AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX
Opinion and specs
Our verdict
FlagshipThe AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is among the fastest chips you can put in a laptop. It is a high-power chip: it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It came out in 2023.
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $2449.
There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is 6% faster and its entry price is $399 lower.
Frequently asked questions
Is the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX a good processor?
The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is among the fastest chips you can put in a laptop. It is a high-power chip: it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It ranks 11 of 273 and delivers 84.9% of what the fastest one on the market does.
What does the HX mean in AMD processors?
The HX marks AMD's highest-power line, derived from desktop parts. It performs the most, at the cost of weight, noise and battery.
What year is the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX from?
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX came out in 2023.
What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX?
The closest in performance is Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX.
How much does a laptop with the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX cost?
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $2449.
Which alternative is worth it?
There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is 6% faster and its entry price is $399 lower.
Specs
| Model | 7940HX |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| L2 cache | 16 MB |
| Family | AMD Ryzen™ 9 |
| L3 cache | 64 MB |
| Boost frequency | 5,2 GHz |
| Cores | 16 |
| Threads | 32 |
| Frequency | 2,4 GHz |
| Cache | 64 MB |
| Cache type | L2 & L3 |
Performance summary
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