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Ryzen 9 8940HX — 16C/32T · 5.3 GHz · 55 W TDP · FL1 · PassMark #256
AMD

Ryzen 9 8940HX

16C/32T · 5.3 GHz · 55 W TDP · FL1 · PassMark #256

28
/ 100
From $549
VS
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) wins by 68
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) — Zen 5 + 3D V-Cache · 8C · 5.4 GHz
AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)

Zen 5 + 3D V-Cache · 8C · 5.4 GHz

96
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen 9 8940HX lands at 28 and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) at 96. That puts AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) ahead by 68 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Ryzen 9 8940HX if…

  • ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 50,179 — solid multi-thread numbers
  • ✓Mainstream desktop flagship core count

Pick AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) if…

  • ✓Latest generation silicon
  • ✓Improved perf-per-watt
  • ✓Full modern feature set
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Value for money

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) more score per dollar ($499 vs $549).

Ryzen 9 8940HX 28
vs
96 AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)

Score breakdown

Ryzen 9 8940HX
28
cpu 28
passmark 50179
single 0
multi 0
gaming 0
efficiency 0
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
96
cpu 0
passmark 0
single 98
multi 96
gaming 97
efficiency 86

Specs side-by-side

Ryzen 9 8940HX versus AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) — full spec comparison
Spec Ryzen 9 8940HX AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
Cores
▲ 16
8
Threads
▲ 32
16
Base clock
2.4 GHz
—
Boost clock
5.3 GHz
—
L3 cache
64 MB
—
TDP
55 W
—
Socket
FL1
AM5
Class
Desktop, Laptop
—
PassMark rank
#256 of 5,901
—
PassMark CPU Mark
50,179
—
Architecture
—
Zen 5
Release year
—
2026

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Pros
  • +PassMark CPU Mark of 50,179 — solid multi-thread numbers
  • +Mainstream desktop flagship core count
Cons
  • −Requires recent-generation motherboard and DDR5 memory
  • −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)

Pros
  • +Latest generation silicon
  • +Improved perf-per-watt
  • +Full modern feature set
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Requires up-to-date platform
  • −Initial stock scarcity likely

FAQ: Ryzen 9 8940HX vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)

Which is better, Ryzen 9 8940HX or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)? +

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 68. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Ryzen 9 8940HX worth the price? +

At $549, Ryzen 9 8940HX delivers a Specdex score of 28 — strongest in passmark.

Is AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) worth the price? +

At $499, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in single.

Does Ryzen 9 8940HX or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) 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 8940HX or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)? +

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) — more score per dollar ($499 vs $549). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.