Ryzen 5 7600X vs Ryzen 9 7940H

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7940H
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
18.04
+0.6%
Ryzen 5 7600X
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 105 Watt
17.93

Ryzen 9 7940H outperforms Ryzen 5 7600X by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7940H and Ryzen 5 7600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking340345
Place by popularitynot in top-10068
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency48.7816.16
Architecture codenamePhoenix (2023−2024)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release dateJanuary 2023 (1 year ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7940H and Ryzen 5 7600X 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed4 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)384 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)6 MB
L3 cache16 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size178 mm271+122 mm
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistors25,000 millionCCD: 6,5 Mrd + IOD: 3,4 Mrd Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7940H and Ryzen 5 7600X 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
SocketFP8AM5
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7940H and Ryzen 5 7600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data5 nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7940H and Ryzen 5 7600X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7940H and Ryzen 5 7600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600DDR5-5200
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon 780MAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7940H and Ryzen 5 7600X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2024

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
+0.6%
Ryzen 5 7600X 17.93

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
+0.6%
Ryzen 5 7600X 28475

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.04 17.93
Integrated graphics card 18.32 4.43
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 4 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen 9 7940H has a 0.6% higher aggregate performance score, 313.5% faster integrated GPU, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, a 25% more advanced lithography process, and 200% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen 9 7940H and Ryzen 5 7600X.

Be aware that Ryzen 9 7940H is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 7600X is a desktop one.


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