Ryzen 9 7940HX vs Ryzen 9 8945HX

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 9 7940HX

2024

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 9 8945HX

2025

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (53,211 vs 53,628).

Ryzen 9 7940HX

2024

Ryzen 9 8945HX

2025

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (53,211 vs 53,628).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 7940HX better than Ryzen 9 8945HX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 9 8945HX is ahead with a 1.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 9 7940HX pulls ahead with 0.8% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 9 7940HX is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 9 7940HX still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 9 7940HX is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.8% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 9 8945HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2024). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 9 7940HX Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 8945HX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 9 7940HX	Ryzen 9 8945HX
1080p
low	293 FPS	283 FPS
medium	268 FPS	260 FPS
high	217 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	268 FPS	260 FPS
medium	223 FPS	217 FPS
high	169 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	147 FPS
4K
low	186 FPS	181 FPS
medium	154 FPS	150 FPS
high	117 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	102 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 9 7940HX	Ryzen 9 8945HX
1080p
low	683 FPS	658 FPS
medium	574 FPS	569 FPS
high	433 FPS	427 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	365 FPS
1440p
low	579 FPS	557 FPS
medium	502 FPS	497 FPS
high	390 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	305 FPS	302 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	314 FPS
medium	286 FPS	284 FPS
high	253 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	212 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 9 7940HX	Ryzen 9 8945HX
1080p
low	888 FPS	848 FPS
medium	708 FPS	678 FPS
high	615 FPS	600 FPS
ultra	531 FPS	514 FPS
1440p
low	714 FPS	677 FPS
medium	570 FPS	542 FPS
high	485 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	416 FPS	397 FPS
4K
low	511 FPS	482 FPS
medium	425 FPS	399 FPS
high	381 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	322 FPS	301 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 9 7940HX	Ryzen 9 8945HX
1080p
low	1128 FPS	1071 FPS
medium	1006 FPS	966 FPS
high	873 FPS	843 FPS
ultra	768 FPS	759 FPS
1440p
low	898 FPS	840 FPS
medium	788 FPS	746 FPS
high	687 FPS	651 FPS
ultra	583 FPS	564 FPS
4K
low	646 FPS	618 FPS
medium	576 FPS	553 FPS
high	508 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	420 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 7940HX and Ryzen 9 8945HX

Ryzen 9 7940HX

The Ryzen 9 7940HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2024-01-01. It is based on the Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 53,628 points. Launch price was $600.

Ryzen 9 8945HX

The Ryzen 9 8945HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2025-04-01. It is based on the Dragon Range (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 53,211 points. Launch price was $700.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 9 7940HX and Ryzen 9 8945HX share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7940HX versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8945HX — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 8945HX (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 9 7940HX uses the Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 9 8945HX uses Dragon Range (2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 53,628 against the Ryzen 9 8945HX's 53,211 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 9 7940HX. Both processors carry 64 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 9 7940HX	Ryzen 9 8945HX
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	16 / 32
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz	5.4 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)	64 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm	5 nm
Architecture	Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024)	Dragon Range (2025)
PassMark	53,628	53,211

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FL1 socket with PCIe 5.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the Ryzen 9 7940HX versus 5600 on the Ryzen 9 8945HX — the Ryzen 9 8945HX supports 7.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 9 7940HX supports up to 128 of RAM compared to 96 — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FL1 (Ryzen 9 7940HX) and FL1 (Ryzen 9 8945HX).

Feature	Ryzen 9 7940HX	Ryzen 9 8945HX
Socket	FL1	FL1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	5200	5600+8%
Max RAM Capacity	128+33%	96
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	28

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon 610M (Ryzen 9 7940HX) and AMD Radeon 610M (Ryzen 9 8945HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7940HX rivals Core i9-13900HX; Ryzen 9 8945HX rivals Core Ultra 9 275HX.