FX-8350 vs Ryzen 9 7940H

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7940H
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
18.04
+382%
FX-8350
2012
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.74

Ryzen 9 7940H outperforms FX-8350 by a whopping 382% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7940H and FX-8350 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3351477
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.76
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD FX-Series (Desktop)
Power efficiency48.782.83
Architecture codenamePhoenix (2023−2024)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release dateJanuary 2023 (1 year ago)23 October 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$199

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7940H and FX-8350 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed4 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz4.2 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)8192 KB
L3 cache16 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography4 nm32 nm
Die size178 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data61 °C
Number of transistors25,000 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.2 V - Max: 1.4 V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7940H and FX-8350 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFP8AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7940H and FX-8350. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4a, AMD64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, CLMUL, CVT16, EVP, FMA4, XOP, Turbo Core, HT3.1
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7940H and FX-8350 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7940H and FX-8350. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 780MOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7940H and FX-8350.

PCIe version4.0n/a
PCI Express lanes20no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 9 7940H 18.04
+382%
FX-8350 3.74

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 9 7940H 28660
+383%
FX-8350 5936

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.04 3.74
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 4 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen 9 7940H has a 382.4% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 700% more advanced lithography process, and 257.1% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7940H is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8350 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 9 7940H is a notebook processor while FX-8350 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 7940H and FX-8350, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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