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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
Ryzen 5 9600X wins by 60
Ryzen 5 9600X — Zen 5 · 6C/12T · 5.4 GHz · $279
AMD

Ryzen 5 9600X

Zen 5 · 6C/12T · 5.4 GHz · $279

88
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict

Ryzen 5 9600X takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen 9 8940HX lands at 28 and Ryzen 5 9600X at 88. That puts Ryzen 5 9600X ahead by 60 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 Ryzen 5 9600X if…

  • ✓Excellent gaming for the price
  • ✓Low 65W TDP
  • ✓AM5 upgrade path
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Winner by scenario

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

Value for money

Ryzen 5 9600X

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Ryzen 5 9600X more score per dollar ($279 vs $549).

Ryzen 9 8940HX 28
vs
88 Ryzen 5 9600X

Score breakdown

Ryzen 9 8940HX
28
cpu 28
passmark 50179
single 0
multi 0
gaming 0
efficiency 0
Ryzen 5 9600X
88
cpu 0
passmark 0
single 92
multi 80
gaming 92
efficiency 94

Specs side-by-side

Ryzen 9 8940HX versus Ryzen 5 9600X — full spec comparison
Spec Ryzen 9 8940HX Ryzen 5 9600X
Cores
▲ 16
6
Threads
▲ 32
12
Base clock
2.4 GHz
3.9 GHz
Boost clock
5.3 GHz
5.4 GHz
L3 cache
▲ 64 MB
32 MB
TDP
55 W
65 W
Socket
FL1
AM5
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

Ryzen 5 9600X

Pros
  • +Excellent gaming for the price
  • +Low 65W TDP
  • +AM5 upgrade path
Cons
  • −Only 6 cores for productivity
  • −X3D siblings stronger in gaming
  • −DDR5 required

FAQ: Ryzen 9 8940HX vs Ryzen 5 9600X

Which is better, Ryzen 9 8940HX or Ryzen 5 9600X? +

Ryzen 5 9600X scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 60. 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 Ryzen 5 9600X worth the price? +

At $279, Ryzen 5 9600X delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in efficiency.

Does Ryzen 9 8940HX or Ryzen 5 9600X 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 Ryzen 5 9600X? +

Ryzen 5 9600X — more score per dollar ($279 vs $549). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.