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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
Core i5-14600K wins by 59
Core i5-14600K — Raptor Lake Refresh · 14C · 5.3 GHz · $319
Intel

Core i5-14600K

Raptor Lake Refresh · 14C · 5.3 GHz · $319

87
/ 100
From $319
Specdex verdict

Core i5-14600K takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen 9 8940HX lands at 28 and Core i5-14600K at 87. That puts Core i5-14600K ahead by 59 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 Core i5-14600K if…

  • ✓Strong gaming performance
  • ✓Good productivity for price
  • ✓DDR4 and DDR5 compatible
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Winner by scenario

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

Value for money

Core i5-14600K

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Core i5-14600K more score per dollar ($319 vs $549).

Ryzen 9 8940HX 28
vs
87 Core i5-14600K

Score breakdown

Ryzen 9 8940HX
28
cpu 28
passmark 50179
single 0
multi 0
gaming 0
efficiency 0
Core i5-14600K
87
cpu 0
passmark 0
single 90
multi 86
gaming 92
efficiency 78

Specs side-by-side

Ryzen 9 8940HX versus Core i5-14600K — full spec comparison
Spec Ryzen 9 8940HX Core i5-14600K
Cores
▲ 16
14 (6P+8E)
Threads
▲ 32
20
Base clock
2.4 GHz
—
Boost clock
5.3 GHz
5.3 GHz
L3 cache
64 MB
—
TDP
55 W
125 W
Socket
FL1
LGA1700
Class
Desktop, Laptop
—
PassMark rank
#256 of 5,901
—
PassMark CPU Mark
50,179
—

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

Core i5-14600K

Pros
  • +Strong gaming performance
  • +Good productivity for price
  • +DDR4 and DDR5 compatible
Cons
  • −Last-gen LGA1700 socket
  • −Power hungry under load
  • −No AI instructions

FAQ: Ryzen 9 8940HX vs Core i5-14600K

Which is better, Ryzen 9 8940HX or Core i5-14600K? +

Core i5-14600K scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 59. 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 Core i5-14600K worth the price? +

At $319, Core i5-14600K delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in gaming.

Does Ryzen 9 8940HX or Core i5-14600K 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 Core i5-14600K? +

Core i5-14600K — more score per dollar ($319 vs $549). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.