Ryzen 9 7940HX
16C/32T · 5.2 GHz · 55 W TDP · AM5 (LGA 1718) · PassMark #230
Threadripper 7980X
Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5
Threadripper 7980X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen 9 7940HX lands at 30 and Threadripper 7980X at 95. That puts Threadripper 7980X ahead by 65 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen 9 7940HX if…
- ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 53,306 — solid multi-thread numbers
- ✓Mainstream desktop flagship core count
Pick Threadripper 7980X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Ryzen 9 7940HXSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Ryzen 9 7940HX more score per dollar ($549 vs $4,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen 9 7940HX | Threadripper 7980X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | ▲ 64 |
| Threads | 32 | ▲ 128 |
| Base clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | — |
| TDP | 55 W | — |
| Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) | sTR5 |
| Class | Desktop, Laptop | — |
| PassMark rank | #230 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 53,306 | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 4 |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Ryzen 9 7940HX
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 53,306 — solid multi-thread numbers
- +Mainstream desktop flagship core count
- −Requires recent-generation motherboard and DDR5 memory
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
Threadripper 7980X
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
FAQ: Ryzen 9 7940HX vs Threadripper 7980X
Which is better, Ryzen 9 7940HX or Threadripper 7980X? +
Threadripper 7980X scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 65. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen 9 7940HX worth the price? +
At $549, Ryzen 9 7940HX delivers a Specdex score of 30 — strongest in passmark.
Is Threadripper 7980X worth the price? +
At $4,999, Threadripper 7980X delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in multi.
Does Ryzen 9 7940HX or Threadripper 7980X last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Ryzen 9 7940HX or Threadripper 7980X? +
Ryzen 9 7940HX — more score per dollar ($549 vs $4,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.