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 3 laptops from $1835, at an average price of $2044.

Above $3500 there are clearly better options: for that money the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is 25% 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 12 of 272 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 3 laptops from $1835, at an average price of $2044.

Which alternative is worth it?

Above $3500 there are clearly better options: for that money the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is 25% 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

Performance summary

#12 of 272
Relative performance 79.7%
Laptops 3
Price from $1835
Average price $2044

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D 100.0% From $3500 Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 91.2% From $3480 AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX 89.6% From $2050 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 89.1% From $1990

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