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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£410
  • Avg. price in US: ~$340
  • PassMark benchmark result: 29907
  • N. of physical cores: 8
  • CPU boost clock speed: 5.2 GHz

AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.9

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

6.4

Performance

18.0%

7.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

8.5

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.3

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.7

Platform

1.0%

8.6

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 6.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    7.3

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    7.1

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    8.2

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

  • 4.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    5.7

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is a high-end mobile processor built on the Zen 4 architecture and a 4nm TSMC process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads with a 4.0 GHz base clock and a 5.2 GHz boost frequency. Its main strengths include exceptional power efficiency for its performance class, a configurable TDP of 35W to 54W, and the integrated Radeon 780M RDNA 3 graphics, which is capable of 1080p gaming on low-to-medium settings. Furthermore, it introduces a dedicated XDNA AI engine for accelerated artificial intelligence workloads. However, potential drawbacks include high operating temperatures that can reach 100°C under sustained heavy loads, a lack of an unlocked multiplier for manual overclocking, and slightly higher idle power consumption compared to some competing Intel mobile chips.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

6.9
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a technical score of 6.86 points, which is higher than that of 82.4% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.9

Overall score

40.0%

8.4

Price

7.3
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.3 points, which is higher than 79.4% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FP8
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS uses the FP8 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 1.8% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

8
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 63.4% of processors and equal to 13.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

16
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71.1% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

5.2 GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS reaches a boost clock of 5.2 GHz which is higher than that of 90.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

8 x 4 GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a base clock of 8x4 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

4 nm
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS uses a 4 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 88.4% of processors and equal to that of 7.5% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

TSMC 4 nm
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is built on the TSMC 4 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 87% of processors and equal to that of 7.5% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

16 MB
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.7% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

8 MB
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has an L2 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 73.5% of processors and equal to that of 4.3% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

512 KB
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has an L1 cache of 512 KB which is larger than that of 63.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR5/LPDDR5X
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS supports DDR DDR5/LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 92.2% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

7,500 MHz
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS supports memory speeds up to 7500 MHz, which is higher than that of 93.3% of processors and equal to 3.7% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5X-7500 MHz
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-7500 MHz, which is higher than that of 94.2% of processors and equal to 3.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

256 GB
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 89.4% of processors and equal to 8.3% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon 780M
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS uses the Radeon 780M integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 95.8% of processors and equal to that in 1.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

12
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has 12 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 62.8% of processors and equal to 9.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

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Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode/encode)
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 90.7% of processors and equal to 3.4% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

35-54 W
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

35-54 W
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 35-54 W
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS vs the average processor

  • 55.4% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,858 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,858 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,858 vs 2,483
  • 20.9% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.5.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 2.58x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,348 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,348 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.12,348 vs 4,793
  • 66% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,442 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,442 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,442 vs 1,471
  • 2.84x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (29,907 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (29,907 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.29,907 vs 10,532.5
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Phoenix vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Phoenix vs Kaby Lake).Phoenix vs Kaby Lake
  • 4x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2.56x higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (7,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
    What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=4800 MHz

    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (7,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.7500 MHz vs 2933 MHz
  • 3 year/s newer release date
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a newer release date than the average processor (2,023 vs 2,020).
  • 55.4% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,858 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 20.9% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 2.58x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,348 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 66% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,442 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 2.84x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (29,907 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 2 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 12 higher clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (40 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Phoenix vs Kaby Lake).
  • 66.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a lower process node than the average processor (4 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 3.2x larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (8 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 5.05x more transistors
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has more transistors than the average processor (25 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 2.56x higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (7,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 4x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
  • 95.6% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (89.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon 780M vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.

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Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 64% more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is more expensive than the average processor (£410 vs £250).
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is more expensive than the average processor (£410 vs £250).£410 vs £250
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    What it is: The kind of TPM security support associated with the processor or its platform.
    When it matters: When operating-system requirements, device encryption, enterprise security, or platform trust features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24

    AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.12 vs 24
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS?

  • Excellent multi-core performance for demanding tasks like video editing and 3D rendering
  • Industry-leading integrated graphics (Radeon 780M) capable of 1080p gaming on low/medium settings
  • High power efficiency due to the 4nm Zen 4 architecture, leading to impressive battery life
  • Strong single-core responsiveness for everyday productivity and web browsing
  • Supports modern standards like DDR5 memory, USB4, and PCIe 4.0
  • Includes dedicated Ryzen AI hardware for accelerating compatible AI workloads

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS?

  • Susceptible to thermal throttling in compact chassis without robust cooling solutions
  • Laptops equipped with this flagship processor often command a high price premium
  • Limited performance gains over the slightly more affordable Ryzen 7 7840HS for some users
  • Significant performance drops can occur when running on battery power compared to being plugged in
  • Higher idle power consumption compared to some competing Intel or Apple silicon chips

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02/02/2023
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS "Phoenix" CPU With Radeon 780M "RDNA 3" GPU Tested In 3DMark Time Spy

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS "Phoenix" APU, based on the 4nm Zen 4 architecture, demonstrates a significant 15-16% performance gain over the previous Ryzen 9 6900HX in 3DMark Time, with a CPU score of 11,343 at 54W TDP. Its Radeon 780M RDNA 3 iGPU delivers exceptional performance (2,791 graphics score), effectively rivaling discrete entry-level graphics such as the NVIDIA RTX 2050 in a...Read more

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13/07/2024
GEEKOM AE7 Review – An AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS mini PC tested with Windows 11 and Ubuntu 24.04

The GEEKOM AE7 is a high-performance mini PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD, housed in a robust, easily accessible silver aluminum chassis. It delivers strong performance in both Windows 11 and Ubuntu with extensive connectivity, including USB4 and a full-sized SD card reader, making it suitable for demanding tasks. Pros include excellent...Read more

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01/06/2023
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review (GA402XY – Ryzen 9 7940HS, RTX 4090)

The Asus ROG Strix G18 and G16 offer high-end gaming performance, sharing DNA with the premium Scar series while providing a more accessible price point. The Asus VivoBook Pro 16X OLED is featured as a versatile, color-accurate creative tool, though its 16-inch form factor is less portable than dedicated thin-and-lights. Finally, the ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D provides top-tier gaming...Read more

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eurogamer.net
02/12/2023
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS review: does AI hardware make a difference?

Digital Foundry's review of the 2023 Razer Blade 14 highlights the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS's exceptional performance and efficiency, placing desktop-class power into a 14-inch form factor. The laptop pairs this with a bright 16:10 QHD+ display and user-upgradeable storage and memory, though it is held back by a high premium price tag and a shallow keyboard. While the machine is a...Read more

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notebookcheck.net
18/01/2026
Geekom A7 Max Mini-PC review: Elegant all-rounder with Ryzen 9 7940HS

The Geekom A7 Max is a well-built, compact 0.84-liter mini PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor that delivers strong multi-core performance for demanding tasks. However, the device suffers from "wasted performance" due to a single-channel 16 GB DDR5 RAM configuration, which severely bottlenecks the Radeon 780M iGPU's 3D capabilities, compounded by the lack of an OCuLink...Read more

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cnx-software.com
12/02/2024
Testing AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS' AI Engine in Windows 11

CNX Software evaluated the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS AI Engine (NPU) on Windows 11, highlighting the potential for efficient, dedicated AI processing to offload tasks like Windows Studio Effects. While the hardware works for local inference, the review notes a significant drawback in the highly complex, developer-centric setup process requiring manual installation of dependencies. The...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
20/07/2023
Minisforum Venus Series UM790 Pro Review: Outperforming the Competition with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and Radeon 780M

The Minisforum Venus Series UM790 Pro is a high-performance mini PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor and Radeon 780M graphics, offering exceptional processing power that outperforms many competitors. Key strengths include a robust metal chassis, comprehensive USB4 port selection, and an effective "Cold Wave 2.0" cooling system. The device excels in multitasking and...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
02/03/2024
Geekom A7 In-Depth Review: AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS delivers solid performance in a tiny 0.5L chassis

The Geekom A7 is an ultra-compact 0.5-liter mini PC featuring a premium aluminum chassis and the powerful AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor, often configured with 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2 TB SSD. It offers excellent performance for demanding tasks, supported by Radeon 780M graphics, strong port selection including USB4, and good upgradeability. While praised for its design, the unit...Read more

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igorslab.de
29/01/2026
Geekom A7 Max Mini-PC Review – 7940HS with a Hunger for RAM

The Geekom A7 Max is identified as a potent "power dwarf" featuring a robust AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor and a compact aluminum chassis with excellent connectivity, including dual 2.5 GbE and USB4 ports. However, the review highlights a significant con, as the single-channel 16GB DDR5 memory configuration severely bottlenecks the Radeon 780M graphics, which can be fixed with a...Read more

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igorslab.de
29/03/2024
Geekom A7 Mini PC Review: Striking Similarities and the 7940HS as the New Frontrunner

The Geekom A7 Max, featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, is praised in the Igor'sLAB review for its premium aluminum design, strong productivity performance, and efficient cooling system. Key advantages include exceptional CPU throughput and robust connectivity, though it arrives with a single 16GB DDR5-5600 stick, creating a "RAM crisis" that cripples the Radeon 780M graphics...Read more

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cnx-software.com
12/02/2024
Testing the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS Processor's AI Engine in Windows 11", "AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS AI Engine Test on Windows 11", "Benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS...

Testing the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS AI engine within a GEEKOM A7 mini PC, CNX Software found that while the XDNA-based NPU provides dedicated, power-efficient hardware for AI tasks, the ecosystem is in early stages requiring complex, manual setup. The review highlights pros such as improved system efficiency through offloaded workloads and potential for future, specialized edge AI...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
25/06/2023
Lab Test – The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS: The Perfect Companion for Thin and Powerful Laptops

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is identified as an exceptionally efficient processor, delivering 4.05 points per watt, which marks a significant, "impressive" efficiency leap over the previous generation, according to Les Numériques. It outperforms the Intel Core i9-13900H in efficiency by 18%, offering strong, sustained performance for thin-and-light laptops, featuring the capable Radeon...Read more

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geeknetic.es
20/06/2023
Razer Blade 14 Review with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS

The 2023 Razer Blade 14, featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and NVIDIA RTX 4070, packs high-end performance into a 17.99mm chassis with a 240Hz QHD+ display and user-upgradable DDR5 RAM. While offering top-tier performance, a significant con is that the processor operates at high temperatures exceeding 100ºC under heavy loads. Although the cooling system keeps the laptop unexpectedly...Read more

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profesionalreview.com
03/02/2023
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS “Phoenix” with Radeon 780M GPU outperforms the Core i9-12900HK

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS "Phoenix" processor, built on a 4nm Zen 4 architecture with 8 cores and 16 threads, represents a significant leap for high-performance laptops. Featuring integrated Ryzen AI for hardware acceleration and a boost clock of up to 5.2 GHz, it balances high productivity with efficient mobile performance. The standout Radeon 780M iGPU, based on RDNA 3, offers...Read more

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noticias3d.com
20/06/2023
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS Review: Testing it in the new Razer Blade 14

The Noticias3D review of the Razer Blade 14 highlights the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS as a highly efficient 4nm "Phoenix" processor, delivering significant performance gains over the 6900HS and featuring an integrated XDNA AI engine. The laptop combines this CPU with an NVIDIA RTX 4070 (140W TGP) and a 240Hz WQXGA display, maintaining superior power efficiency compared to Intel...Read more

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smartworld.it
09/01/2026
Recensione GEEKOM A7 Max: mini PC con Ryzen 9 7940HS

a little longer The SmartWorld.it review highlights the GEEKOM A7 Max as a compact, high-performance mini PC driven by an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor and a robust aluminium chassis. Key strengths include extensive connectivity, such as dual USB4 ports and dual 2.5G LAN, alongside efficient, quiet cooling for demanding tasks. However, the review notes that the standard single-stick...Read more

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geekom.co.uk
31/12/2025
Ryzen 7 7840HS vs Ryzen 9 7940HS: Which One to Choose in 2026?

The Geekom comparison of the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and Ryzen 9 7940HS highlights that while both share the same 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 architecture, the Ryzen 9 offers higher 4.0 GHz base and 5.2 GHz boost clocks. The Ryzen 9 excels in demanding multi-threaded tasks, but its drawbacks include higher power consumption and greater thermal output. Conversely, the Ryzen 7 7840HS provides...Read more

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tweakers.net
04/07/2026
Beelink GTR7 7840HS Review - Mini PC with Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 (includes test results for GTR7 Pro with 7940HS)

The Tweakers review highlights the Beelink GTR7 7840HS as a powerful, early adoption mini-PC featuring the Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 7840HS, which offers 20% to 30% better performance over previous models. The device is highly praised for its sturdy metal chassis, generous port selection including dual 2.5Gb Ethernet and USB4, and user-accessible internal components for easy upgrades to...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
06/10/2023
Asus ROG Flow X13 GV302XV (2023) Review: Slim gaming convertible that packs a punch

The 2023 Asus ROG Flow X13 (GV302XV) is a premium 13.4-inch, 2-in-1 gaming laptop featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor and a 60W Nvidia RTX 4060, offering a significant performance boost over previous models. Its professional-looking aluminum chassis excels in versatility, while the 75 Wh battery delivers strong runtime and the 165 Hz QHD+ display ensures high-quality visuals....Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
01/05/2023
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Review - Compact Gaming Laptop with AMD Zen4 Phoenix & RTX 4090

According to Notebookcheck, the 2023 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is a high-performance 14-inch laptop featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and NVIDIA RTX 4090, often outperforming larger competitors. It boasts a high-quality Mini LED (Nebula HDR) display, superior build quality, and excellent speakers, weighing roughly 1.7 kg. The main drawbacks include high surface temperatures under load,...Read more

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techfi.nl
20/03/2024
Razer Blade 14 (2023) review: an excellent AMD gaming laptop

The 2023 Razer Blade 14 is a premium, compact gaming laptop featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor and up to an NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU, housed in a robust 1.84kg aluminum chassis. A significant update is the introduction of a 16:10 QHD+ 240Hz display and user-upgradable DDR5 RAM, allowing for up to 64GB of memory. It offers impressive performance and excellent battery life, lasting...Read more

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hardware.info
06/10/2023
SimplyNUC Moonstone R9: Fast mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 9

The SimplyNUC Moonstone R9 is a compact, high-performance mini PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor and integrated Radeon 780M graphics, offering strong multi-core performance for productivity. The device supports up to four 4K displays with robust connectivity including USB4, though it operates with a potentially loud cooling fan under heavy loads. While praised for...Read more

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