AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
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Our verdict

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The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 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 2024.

It is currently fitted in 7 laptops from €1790, at an average price of €2713.

Above €3540 there are clearly better options: for that money the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is 19% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX a good processor?

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 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 13 of 258 and delivers 79.7% 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 8940HX from?

AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX came out in 2024.

What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX?

The closest in performance is Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX.

How much does a laptop with the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX cost?

It is currently fitted in 7 laptops from €1790, at an average price of €2713.

Which alternative is worth it?

Above €3540 there are clearly better options: for that money the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is 19% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Specs

Model 8940HX
Manufacturer AMD
L2 cache 16 MB
Family AMD Ryzen™ 9
L3 cache 64 MB
Boost frequency 5,3 GHz
Cores 16
Threads 32
Frequency 2,4 GHz
Cache 64 MB
Cache type L2 & L3
Generation AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Base power 55 W
Maximum turbo power 75 W
Efficient-core base frequency 1,8 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 2,7 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,7 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 5,5 GHz

Performance summary

#13 of 258
Relative performance 79.7%
Laptops 7
Price from €1790
Average price €2713

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 95.2% From €3540 AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX 89.6% From €2444 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 89.1% From €2043 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 87.8% From €2252 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 82.3% From €2907

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