Ryzen 9 7940HX vs Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
62.37
+83.5%
Ryzen 9 7940HX
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
33.98

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Ryzen 9 7940HX by an impressive 84% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Ryzen 9 7940HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14113
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation20.71no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD Dragon Range (Zen 4, Ryzen 7045)
Power efficiency16.7958.22
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)17 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,499no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Ryzen 9 7940HX 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads6432
Base clock speed4 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)1 MB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)16 MB
L3 cache128 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography5 nm5 nm
Die size4x 71 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors26,280 million9900 Million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Ryzen 9 7940HX 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 configuration1no data
SocketsTR5FL1
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Ryzen 9 7940HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SME
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Ryzen 9 7940HX are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Ryzen 9 7940HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon 610M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Ryzen 9 7940HX.

PCIe version5.0no data
PCI Express lanes48no 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 Threadripper 7970X 62.37
+83.5%
Ryzen 9 7940HX 33.98

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 Threadripper 7970X 98707
+83.5%
Ryzen 9 7940HX 53782

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 62.37 33.98
Recency 19 October 2023 17 January 2024
Physical cores 32 16
Threads 64 32
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 55 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has a 83.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen 9 7940HX, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 months, and 536.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 7940HX in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a desktop processor while Ryzen 9 7940HX is a notebook one.


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