Ryzen 9 8940HX vs Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
Ryzen 9 8940HX
Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 8940HX
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8940HX | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,000) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8940HX | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,000) |
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 Platinum 8562Y+
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 Platinum 8562Y+
The Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 50,189 points. Launch price was $5,945.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 8940HX packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8940HX versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ — a 25.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 8940HX (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the Dragon Range (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 8940HX scores 51,161 against the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+'s 50,189 — a 1.9% lead for the Ryzen 9 8940HX. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 8940HX vs 60 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8940HX | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 32 / 64+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz+29% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+7% | 60 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 5 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Dragon Range (2025) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 51,161+2% | 50,189 |
| 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 Platinum 8562Y+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 8940HX versus 5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ — the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ 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 Platinum 8562Y+). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 8940HX) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8562Y+) — the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ offers 52 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FL1 (Ryzen 9 8940HX) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8562Y+).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8940HX | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FL1 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | 5600+111900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+1638300% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 80+186% |
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 Platinum 8562Y+). The Ryzen 9 8940HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ rivals EPYC 9474F.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8940HX | Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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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