AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS

AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS

About processor

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor is a powerhouse for high-performance laptop computing. With its 8 cores and 16 threads, it offers fantastic multitasking capabilities and can handle even the most demanding tasks with ease. The 4nm TSMC FinFET technology ensures efficient power usage and thermal management, with a TDP range of 35-54W. The 16MB L3 cache further enhances its processing speed and responsiveness. One of the standout features of this processor is its integrated graphics model, the AMD Radeon™ 780M. This provides excellent visual performance for gaming and multimedia tasks, eliminating the need for a dedicated graphics card in the laptop. In terms of performance benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS excels. In Geekbench 6, it scored an impressive 2481 in single-core performance and 11748 in multi-core performance, showcasing its prowess in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. Overall, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is a top-of-the-line processor that delivers exceptional speed, power efficiency, and graphics performance, making it an excellent choice for high-end laptops and professional applications.

Basic

Label Name
AMD
Platform
Laptop
Launch Date
January 2023
Code Name
Phoenix

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
8
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
16
Basic Frequency
4.0GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
Up to 5.2GHz
L1 Cache
512KB
L2 Cache
8MB
L3 Cache
16MB
Unlocked for Overclocking
?
AMD`s product warranty does not cover damages caused by overclocking, even when overclocking is enabled via AMD hardware and/or software. GD-26.
No
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FP7, FP7r2, FP8
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
TSMC 4nm FinFET
TDP
35-54W
Max. Operating Temperature
?
Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
100°C
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
PCIe® 4.0

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR5 (FP7r2), LPDDR5/x (FP7, FP8)
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
AMD Radeon™ 780M
Graphics Frequency
?
Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
2800 MHz
Graphics Core Count
12

Miscellaneous

OS Support
Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition, Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit *Operating System (OS) support will vary by manufacturer.

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
2481
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
11748
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
1710
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
9374
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
3910
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
30520

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
2901 +16.9%
2331 -6%
2220 -10.5%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
14159 +20.5%
12745 +8.5%
10953 -6.8%
9998 -14.9%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
1923 +12.5%
1815 +6.1%
1656 -3.2%
1595 -6.7%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
10770 +14.9%
10002 +6.7%
8768 -6.5%
8238 -12.1%
Passmark CPU Single Core
4167 +6.6%
4063 +3.9%
3818 -2.4%
3719 -4.9%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
34640 +13.5%
32740 +7.3%
28758 -5.8%
27299 -10.6%