Ryzen 9 8940HX vs Xeon 6736P
Ryzen 9 8940HX
Xeon 6736P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 8940HX
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6736P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8940HX | Xeon 6736P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,351) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8940HX | Xeon 6736P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,351) |
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 Xeon 6736P
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.
Xeon 6736P
The Xeon 6736P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 36 cores and 72 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 144 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 50,072 points. Launch price was $3,351.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 8940HX packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon 6736P offers 36 cores / 72 threads — the Xeon 6736P has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8940HX versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon 6736P — a 25.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 8940HX (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the Dragon Range (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon 6736P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 8940HX scores 51,161 against the Xeon 6736P's 50,072 — a 2.2% lead for the Ryzen 9 8940HX. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 8940HX vs 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6736P.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8940HX | Xeon 6736P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 36 / 72+125% |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz+29% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total) | 144 MB (total)+125% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 5 nm | Intel 3 nm-40% |
| Architecture | Dragon Range (2025) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 51,161+2% | 50,072 |
| 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 Xeon 6736P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 8940HX versus 6400 on the Xeon 6736P — the Xeon 6736P supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon 6736P 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 (Xeon 6736P). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 8940HX) vs 88 (Xeon 6736P) — the Xeon 6736P offers 60 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FL1 (Ryzen 9 8940HX) and Granite Rapids-SP (Xeon 6736P).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8940HX | Xeon 6736P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FL1 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | 6400+127900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+1638300% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 88+214% |
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 (Xeon 6736P). The Ryzen 9 8940HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon 6736P requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon 6736P rivals EPYC 9684X.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8940HX | Xeon 6736P |
|---|---|---|
| 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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