Ryzen 9 8940HX vs Xeon Gold 6544Y

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Passmark Score

51161

Passmark Score

51181

Performance Difference

Xeon Gold 6544Y is 0.0% faster than Ryzen 9 8940HX

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Xeon Gold 6544Y performs 0.0% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Ryzen 9 8940HX and Xeon Gold 6544Y.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for Ryzen 9 8940HX and Xeon Gold 6544Y

AMD

Ryzen 9 8940HX

The Ryzen 9 8940HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 April 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 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: 51,161 points.

General Information

Type:Para notebooks
Designer:AMD
Manufacturer:TSMC
Release Date:23 April 2025 (less than a year ago)
Architecture Codename:Dragon Range (2025)
Performance Ranking Position:196

Technical Specifications

Cores:16
Threads:32
Die Size:2x 71 mm2
L1 Cache:64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:1 MB (per core)
L3 Cache:64 MB (total)
Max Frequency:5.3 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.4 GHz
Transistor Count:13,140 million
Process Technology:5 nm
Unlocked Multiplier:+

Compatibility

Socket:FL1
Power Consumption (TDP):55 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1

Memory

RAM Types:DDR5
Intel

Xeon Gold 6544Y

The Xeon Gold 6544Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 51,181 points. Launch price was $3,622.

General Information

Type:server
Designer:Intel
Launch Price:$3,622
Manufacturer:Intel
Release Date:14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Architecture Codename:Emerald Rapids (2023)
Performance Ranking Position:195

Technical Specifications

Cores:16
Threads:32
Die Size:2x 763 mm2
L1 Cache:80 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:2 MB (per core)
L3 Cache:45 MB (total)
Max Frequency:4.1 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.6 GHz
Process Technology:Intel 7 nm
Max Case Temperature (TCase):75 °C

Compatibility

Socket:LGA4677
Power Consumption (TDP):270 Watt
Max Processors In Config:2

Memory

RAM Types:DDR5-5200
Memory Channels:8
ECC Memory Support:+
Max Memory Capacity:4 TB

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