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AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX vs AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX and AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX track each other closely enough on paper that the specifications alone will not decide which processors (cpus) to buy. They match on 11 other specifications, including form factor, release year and tdp.
Specs
| Specification |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| TDP | 55 W | 55 W |
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 610M Graphics (RDNA 2) | AMD Radeon 610M Graphics (RDNA 2) |
| Socket | BGA (soldered, mobile) | BGA (soldered, mobile) |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Architecture | Zen 4 (Dragon Range) | Zen 4 (Dragon Range) |
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX delivers desktop-class multi-core performance in a laptop form factor, ideal for demanding gaming and creation workloads.
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX delivers desktop-class multi-core performance in a laptop form factor, ideal for demanding gaming and creation workloads.