AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX
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The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is among the fastest chips you can put in a laptop. It is a high-power chip (55 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It came out in 2023.

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from €1849, at an average price of €2055.

Above €4027 there are clearly better options: for that money the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is 18% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

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 (55 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It ranks 11 of 261 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: 55 W, 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 2 laptops from €1849, at an average price of €2055.

Which alternative is worth it?

Above €4027 there are clearly better options: for that money the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is 18% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

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
Generation AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
Maximum turbo power 54 W

Performance summary

#11 of 261
Relative performance 84.9%
Laptops 2
Price from €1849
Average price €2055

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D 100.0% From €4027 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 95.2% From €2320 AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX 89.6% From €2865 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 89.1% From €2206 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 87.8% From €2529

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