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Overview

The Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 27,318 points. Launch price was $299.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS is a 8-core / 16-thread processor based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 5.2 GHz from a base frequency of 4 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 16 MB of L3 cache, plus 8 MB of L2 cache and 512 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 27,318, placing it in the High-End performance tier as a Recent generation product. Geekbench 6 single-core (the most relevant metric for gaming FPS) records 2,605, while multi-core reaches 10,348. Cinebench R23 multi-core (measuring sustained rendering workload performance) scores 16,000.

Specification	Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	8C / 16T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	5.2 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	4 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	4 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	16 MB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	8 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	512 kB
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	178 mm2
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	27,318
Cinebench R23 MultiSustained multi-core rendering performance	16,000
Geekbench 6 SingleSingle-core performance — most relevant for gaming	2,605
Geekbench 6 MultiMulti-core parallel workload performance	10,348

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS fits into the FP7/FP8 socket and supports PCIe 4.0 with 20 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. It supports ECC memory, providing error-correcting capabilities — essential for mission-critical workloads and servers. Integrated graphics: Radeon 780M — allows display output without a dedicated GPU, useful for troubleshooting and light tasks.

Specification	Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	AMD Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
SocketMotherboard socket required	FP7/FP8
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 4.0
PCIe LanesTotal available lanes for GPUs, NVMe drives, and expansion	20
Max RAM SpeedMaximum officially supported memory frequency	DDR5-5600
Max RAM CapacityMaximum installable memory	64 GB
RAM ChannelsDual-channel doubles bandwidth vs single-channel	2
ECC SupportError-Correcting Code memory — prevents data corruption	Yes
Integrated GPUBuilt-in graphics processor	Radeon 780M
Compatible ChipsetsMotherboard chipsets that support this CPU	SoC

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Advanced Features

It supports AVX-512 instructions — specialized SIMD operations that significantly accelerate AI inference, scientific computing, and video encoding workloads. Virtualization: Yes — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads).

Specification	Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
AVX-512Advanced vector instructions for AI/ML workloads	✅ Supported
VirtualizationHardware-assisted virtualization technology	Yes

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Power & Cooling

The Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 8 MB + 16 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed. No stock cooler is included — you will need to purchase an aftermarket cooler separately.

Specification	Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	8 MB + 16 MB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C
Included CoolerStock cooler bundled in the box	No

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #507 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$299
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#507
Release DateLaunch date	13 June 2023 (2 years ago)
Release Year	2023
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	AMD