Ryzen 9 9900X vs Ryzen 9 7940HX
Ryzen 9 9900X
Ryzen 9 7940HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 9900X
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 9900X | Ryzen 9 7940HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($370) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Ridge (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 9900X | Ryzen 9 7940HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($370) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 9900X and Ryzen 9 7940HX
Ryzen 9 9900X
The Ryzen 9 9900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Granite Ridge (2024−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 54,530 points. Launch price was $499.
Ryzen 9 7940HX
The Ryzen 9 7940HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2024-01-01. It is based on the Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 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: 53,628 points. Launch price was $600.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 9900X packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 9 7940HX offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Ryzen 9 7940HX has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.6 GHz on the Ryzen 9 9900X versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7940HX — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 9900X (base: 4.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 9 9900X uses the Granite Ridge (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7940HX uses Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 9900X scores 54,530 against the Ryzen 9 7940HX's 53,628 — a 1.7% lead for the Ryzen 9 9900X. Both processors carry 64 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 9900X | Ryzen 9 7940HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 32+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5.6 GHz+8% | 5.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+83% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total) | 64 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-20% | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Ridge (2024−2025) | Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 54,530+2% | 53,628 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 33,003 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,401 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 19,756 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 9900X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 7940HX uses FL1 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 9 9900X versus 5200 on the Ryzen 9 7940HX — the Ryzen 9 7940HX supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 9 9900X supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 9 9900X) vs 28 (Ryzen 9 7940HX) — the Ryzen 9 7940HX offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A620,B650,X670,X870 (Ryzen 9 9900X) and FL1 (Ryzen 9 7940HX).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 9900X | Ryzen 9 7940HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FL1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | 5200+103900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+209715100% | 128 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 9 9900X) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (Ryzen 9 7940HX). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 610M (Ryzen 9 9900X) and AMD Radeon 610M (Ryzen 9 7940HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7940HX rivals Core i9-13900HX.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 9900X | Ryzen 9 7940HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 610M | AMD Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
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