AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

High-end

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is a high-end processor. It is a mid-power chip (35 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2023.

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from €1404, at an average price of €2177.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H is 14% faster and its entry price is €6 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS a good processor?

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is a high-end processor. It is a mid-power chip (35 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 50 of 262 and delivers 47.6% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the HS mean in AMD processors?

The HS marks AMD's mid line: 35 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS from?

AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS came out in 2023.

What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS?

The closest in performance is Intel Core i7-13650HX.

How much does a laptop with the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS cost?

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from €1404, at an average price of €2177.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H is 14% faster and its entry price is €6 lower.

Specs

Model 7940HS
Manufacturer AMD
L2 cache 8 MB
Family AMD Ryzen™ 9
L3 cache 16 MB
Motherboard chipset AMD SoC
Boost frequency 5,2 GHz
Cores 8
Threads 16
Frequency 4 GHz
Cache 16 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 54 W
Cache type L3
Generation AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
Base power 35 W
Maximum turbo power 54 W

Performance summary

#50 of 262
Relative performance 47.6%
Laptops 2
Price from €1404
Average price €2177

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 356H 54.2% From €1398 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 55.9% From €1805 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 54.6% From €1569 Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From €915 AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 48.5% From €1703

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