CPU
GPU
Ryzen 9 8940HX
EPYC 4484PX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 8940HX
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4484PX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8940HX | EPYC 4484PX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($599) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8940HX | EPYC 4484PX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($599) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 8940HX and EPYC 4484PX
Ryzen 9 8940HX
The Ryzen 9 8940HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 April 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 51,161 points. Launch price was $499.
EPYC 4484PX
The EPYC 4484PX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 50,547 points. Launch price was $599.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 8940HX packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 4484PX offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen 9 8940HX has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8940HX versus 5.6 GHz on the EPYC 4484PX — a 5.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 4484PX (base: 2.4 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the Dragon Range (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the EPYC 4484PX uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 8940HX scores 51,161 against the EPYC 4484PX's 50,547 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 9 8940HX. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,800 vs 2,950, a 5.2% lead for the EPYC 4484PX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 16,000 vs 17,500 (9% advantage for the EPYC 4484PX). L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 8940HX vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 4484PX.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8940HX | EPYC 4484PX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+33% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.6 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+83% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Dragon Range (2025) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 51,161+1% | 50,547 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 24,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,800 | 2,950+5% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 16,000 | 17,500+9% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4484PX uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The EPYC 4484PX supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD FL1 (Ryzen 9 8940HX) and B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4484PX).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8940HX | EPYC 4484PX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FL1 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 28 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: true (Ryzen 9 8940HX) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4484PX). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 610M (Ryzen 9 8940HX) and Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4484PX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4484PX targets Workstation / Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4484PX rivals Ryzen 9 7900X3D.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8940HX | EPYC 4484PX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 610M | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V, AMD-Vi |
| Target Use | — | Workstation / Server |
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