Ryzen 9 7940HX vs Ryzen AI Max+ 395

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

✅Better for gaming: +8.2% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅75% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (53,628 vs 55,025).

Ryzen AI Max+ 395

2025

Why buy it

✅+2.6% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 7940HX across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Ryzen 9 7940HX

2024

Ryzen AI Max+ 395

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.2% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅75% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+2.6% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (53,628 vs 55,025).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 7940HX across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen AI Max+ 395 better than Ryzen 9 7940HX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 9 7940HX is ahead with a 8.2% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen AI Max+ 395 pulls ahead with 2.6% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is the better fit. You are getting 2.6% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

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

Ryzen AI Max+ 395 still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 2.6% better PassMark.

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

Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2024) and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 16/32. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 AI Max+ 395 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 9 7940HX	Ryzen AI Max+ 395
1080p
low	293 FPS	283 FPS
medium	268 FPS	257 FPS
high	217 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	178 FPS
1440p
low	268 FPS	261 FPS
medium	223 FPS	216 FPS
high	169 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	147 FPS
4K
low	186 FPS	182 FPS
medium	154 FPS	150 FPS
high	117 FPS	115 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 AI Max+ 395
1080p
low	683 FPS	667 FPS
medium	574 FPS	575 FPS
high	433 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	375 FPS
1440p
low	579 FPS	562 FPS
medium	502 FPS	501 FPS
high	390 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	305 FPS	312 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	317 FPS
medium	286 FPS	287 FPS
high	253 FPS	254 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	218 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 9 7940HX	Ryzen AI Max+ 395
1080p
low	888 FPS	776 FPS
medium	708 FPS	609 FPS
high	615 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	531 FPS	447 FPS
1440p
low	714 FPS	674 FPS
medium	570 FPS	536 FPS
high	485 FPS	462 FPS
ultra	416 FPS	392 FPS
4K
low	511 FPS	482 FPS
medium	425 FPS	399 FPS
high	381 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	322 FPS	300 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 9 7940HX	Ryzen AI Max+ 395
1080p
low	1128 FPS	1050 FPS
medium	1006 FPS	947 FPS
high	873 FPS	827 FPS
ultra	768 FPS	745 FPS
1440p
low	898 FPS	834 FPS
medium	788 FPS	742 FPS
high	687 FPS	648 FPS
ultra	583 FPS	562 FPS
4K
low	646 FPS	613 FPS
medium	576 FPS	550 FPS
high	508 FPS	484 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	418 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 7940HX and Ryzen AI Max+ 395

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 AI Max+ 395

The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2025-01-01. It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 55,025 points. Launch price was $450.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 9 7940HX and Ryzen AI Max+ 395 share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7940HX versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7940HX (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 9 7940HX uses the Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 53,628 against the Ryzen AI Max+ 395's 55,025 — a 2.6% lead for the Ryzen AI Max+ 395. Both processors carry 64 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 9 7940HX	Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	16 / 32
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+2%	5.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)	64 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm	4 nm-20%
Architecture	Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024)	Strix Halo (2025)
PassMark	53,628	55,025+3%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 7940HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the Ryzen 9 7940HX versus 8000 on the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 — the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 supports 42.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 9 7940HX) vs 4 (Ryzen AI Max+ 395). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 7940HX) vs 16 (Ryzen AI Max+ 395) — the Ryzen 9 7940HX offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FL1 (Ryzen 9 7940HX) and FP11 (Ryzen AI Max+ 395).

Feature	Ryzen 9 7940HX	Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Socket	FL1	FP11
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	5200	8000+54%
Max RAM Capacity	128	128
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28+75%	16

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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 8060S (Ryzen AI Max+ 395) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7940HX rivals Core i9-13900HX; Ryzen AI Max+ 395 rivals Core Ultra 9 285HX.