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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 9 8940HX

2025

Why buy it

✅+2.8% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 55W instead of 350W, a 295W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 610M, while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 28.
✅357.1% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (49,756 vs 51,161).
❌Launch MSRP is still $1,399 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 8940HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌536.4% higher power demand at 350W vs 55W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 9 8940HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 9 8940HX

2025

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

2023

Why buy it

✅+2.8% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 55W instead of 350W, a 295W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 610M, while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 28.
✅357.1% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (49,756 vs 51,161).
❌Launch MSRP is still $1,399 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 8940HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌536.4% higher power demand at 350W vs 55W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 9 8940HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 8940HX better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 9 8940HX is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 9 8940HX is the better fit. You are getting 2.8% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 9 8940HX is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 9 8940HX is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $1,399 MSRP, and it gives you 2.8% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 7.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (35.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 9 8940HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 12/24. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 9 8940HX Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 9 8940HX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
1080p
low	283 FPS	278 FPS
medium	260 FPS	253 FPS
high	213 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	260 FPS	262 FPS
medium	217 FPS	214 FPS
high	167 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	181 FPS	180 FPS
medium	150 FPS	147 FPS
high	114 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	98 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 9 8940HX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
1080p
low	653 FPS	782 FPS
medium	564 FPS	642 FPS
high	423 FPS	479 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	553 FPS	643 FPS
medium	493 FPS	549 FPS
high	380 FPS	423 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	312 FPS	361 FPS
medium	282 FPS	312 FPS
high	248 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	210 FPS	231 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 9 8940HX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
1080p
low	848 FPS	886 FPS
medium	678 FPS	704 FPS
high	600 FPS	622 FPS
ultra	514 FPS	534 FPS
1440p
low	677 FPS	712 FPS
medium	542 FPS	566 FPS
high	468 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	414 FPS
4K
low	482 FPS	507 FPS
medium	399 FPS	418 FPS
high	359 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	315 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 9 8940HX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
1080p
low	1071 FPS	1106 FPS
medium	966 FPS	991 FPS
high	843 FPS	867 FPS
ultra	759 FPS	781 FPS
1440p
low	840 FPS	860 FPS
medium	746 FPS	759 FPS
high	651 FPS	664 FPS
ultra	564 FPS	576 FPS
4K
low	618 FPS	632 FPS
medium	553 FPS	562 FPS
high	487 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	429 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 8940HX and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 October 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Storm Peak (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 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: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 49,756 points. Launch price was $1,399.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 9 8940HX packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX 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 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.4 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the Dragon Range (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX uses Storm Peak (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 8940HX scores 51,161 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX's 49,756 — a 2.8% lead for the Ryzen 9 8940HX. Both processors carry 64 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 9 8940HX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+33%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz	5.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	4.7 GHz+96%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)	64 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm	5 nm
Architecture	Dragon Range (2025)	Storm Peak (2023)
PassMark	51,161+3%	49,756
Geekbench 6 Single	2,800	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	16,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 8940HX versus 5200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 64 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 9 8940HX) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 8940HX) vs 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX offers 100 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FL1 (Ryzen 9 8940HX) and WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX).

Feature	Ryzen 9 8940HX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
Socket	FL1	sTR5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	5200+103900%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+3276700%	2048
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	128+357%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: true (Ryzen 9 8940HX) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX). The Ryzen 9 8940HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX rivals Xeon w5-3435X.