Ryzen 9 8940HX vs EPYC 7502
Ryzen 9 8940HX
EPYC 7502
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 8940HX
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7502
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8940HX | EPYC 7502 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,299) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8940HX | EPYC 7502 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,299) |
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 7502
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 7502
The EPYC 7502 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 52,107 points. Launch price was $2,600.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 8940HX packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 7502 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7502 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8940HX versus 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7502 — a 45.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 8940HX (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the Dragon Range (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the EPYC 7502 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 8940HX scores 51,161 against the EPYC 7502's 52,107 — a 1.8% lead for the EPYC 7502. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 8940HX vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7502.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8940HX | EPYC 7502 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 32 / 64+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz+58% | 3.35 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Dragon Range (2025) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 51,161 | 52,107+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 16,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7502 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 8940HX versus 3200 on the EPYC 7502 — the EPYC 7502 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7502 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 64 GB — 193.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 9 8940HX) vs 8 (EPYC 7502). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 8940HX) vs 128 (EPYC 7502) — the EPYC 7502 offers 100 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FL1 (Ryzen 9 8940HX) and SP3 (EPYC 7502).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8940HX | EPYC 7502 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FL1 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | 3200+63900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+1638300% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 128+357% |
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 VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 7502). The Ryzen 9 8940HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the EPYC 7502 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 7502 rivals Xeon Gold 6338.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8940HX | EPYC 7502 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 610M | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
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