Ryzen 9 8940HX
16C/32T · 5.3 GHz · 55 W TDP · FL1 · PassMark #256
EPYC 9654
Zen 4 · 96C/192T · SP5
EPYC 9654 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen 9 8940HX lands at 28 and EPYC 9654 at 96. That puts EPYC 9654 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 EPYC 9654 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 8940HXSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Ryzen 9 8940HX more score per dollar ($549 vs $11,805).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen 9 8940HX | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | ▲ 96 |
| Threads | 32 | ▲ 192 |
| Base clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | — |
| TDP | 55 W | — |
| Socket | FL1 | SP5 |
| Class | Desktop, Laptop | — |
| PassMark rank | #256 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 50,179 | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 4 |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Ryzen 9 8940HX
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 50,179 — solid multi-thread numbers
- +Mainstream desktop flagship core count
- −Requires recent-generation motherboard and DDR5 memory
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
EPYC 9654
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
FAQ: Ryzen 9 8940HX vs EPYC 9654
Which is better, Ryzen 9 8940HX or EPYC 9654? +
EPYC 9654 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 EPYC 9654 worth the price? +
At $11,805, EPYC 9654 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in multi.
Does Ryzen 9 8940HX or EPYC 9654 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 EPYC 9654? +
Ryzen 9 8940HX — more score per dollar ($549 vs $11,805). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.