AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full benchmark profile for the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded benchmark scores. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible. However, the Ryzen 9 8940HX's recorded results can be interpreted on their own terms.

The Ryzen 9 8940HX posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,521 and a single-core score of 1,917. In Cinebench R15, it records 5,355 multi-core and 292 single-core. These results indicate a processor capable of sustaining heavy all-core workloads while maintaining competitive single-thread performance.

PassMark results for the Ryzen 9 8940HX show 49,731 in multithread testing and 3,874 in single-thread testing. The integer math score reaches 189,221, while floating point math hits 113,921. Data compression scores 650,984, and data encryption records 39,318. Extended instructions score 47,802, find prime numbers scores 251, physics scores 2,104, and random string sorting scores 75,381.

The Ryzen 9 8940HX sits at the 95th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 81,103. The nearest rival is the Intel Xeon w5-3535X with an average score of 81,115, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i9-14900KS follows closely at 81,127, also with a 0 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 trails by 0.4 percent at 80,762, and the Intel Xeon 638 is 0.5 percent behind at 80,723.

These deltas place the Ryzen 9 8940HX in a tight cluster with some of the strongest desktop and workstation processors recorded. The 0.4 percent gap to the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is within noise for most workloads, while the 0.5 percent gap to the Xeon 638 is similarly narrow. In practical terms, the Ryzen 9 8940HX delivers performance statistically equivalent to its closest rivals, despite being a mobile-class part in the 8000 series.

For the Ryzen Embedded 9600X, the absence of benchmark data means no performance claims can be made from the database. Its percentile rating of 50 reflects the lack of recorded scores rather than measured performance. The 9600X's average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no nearest rivals recorded. Any comparison between these two processors must rely on specification differences alone.

FAQ

Q: Does the Ryzen 9 8940HX outperform the Ryzen Embedded 9600X in multi-core workloads?

A: The database cannot confirm this. The Ryzen 9 8940HX records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,521, but the Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark scores recorded, so no direct comparison is possible.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Ryzen 9 8940HX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What clock speeds do the two processors offer?

A: The Ryzen 9 8940HX has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: How do the cache configurations differ?

A: The Ryzen 9 8940HX has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports ECC memory. The Ryzen 9 8940HX does not list ECC memory support.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 9 8940HX has a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus.

The Verdict

The data indicates the Ryzen 9 8940HX is a high-performance mobile processor. Its 95th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 81,103 place it alongside the Intel Xeon w5-3535X, Intel Core i9-14900KS, AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395, and Intel Xeon 638, all within a 0.5 percent window. For users seeking a mobile processor with 16 cores, 32 threads, and a 5.30 GHz boost clock, the recorded benchmark results show strong multi-core and single-core capability.

The Ryzen Embedded 9600X cannot be evaluated from benchmark data because none exists in the database. Its 6 cores, 12 threads, 5.40 GHz boost clock, and 65 W TDP indicate a lower-core-count desktop part, but no measured performance confirms or denies its standing. The 9600X does offer ECC memory support, which the 8940HX lacks, and it has a higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s compared to 83.2 GB/s.

The choice between these two processors depends entirely on the workload and platform. The 8940HX suits applications where 16 cores and 32 threads matter, and its benchmark results confirm strong throughput. The 9600X suits applications requiring ECC memory, AM5 socket compatibility, and a higher base clock, though its performance remains unverified in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: the 8940HX runs at 2.40 GHz, while the 9600X runs at 3.90 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the 8940HX at 5.30 GHz and the 9600X at 5.40 GHz.

The TDP differs as well. The 8940HX has a 55 W TDP, while the 9600X has a 65 W TDP. The socket is another major difference: the 8940HX uses AMD Socket FL1, while the 9600X uses AMD Socket AM5. The market segment also diverges, with the 8940HX listed as Mobile and the 9600X as Desktop.

Cache configurations differ in L1 and L3. The 8940HX has 64 KB of L1 per core and 64 MB of L3, while the 9600X has 80 KB of L1 per core and 32 MB of shared L3. Both have 1 MB of L2 per core. Memory bandwidth favors the 9600X at 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s for the 8940HX. ECC memory is supported only on the 9600X. PCIe lanes also differ: the 8940HX has 28 lanes, while the 9600X has 24 lanes, both Gen 5.

Integrated graphics are listed as Radeon 610M for the 8940HX and Radeon Graphics for the 9600X. Production status for both is Active. The release date for the 8940HX is 2025-04-22, while the 9600X has a release date of 2025-10-06. Both have unlocked multipliers. Part numbers are 100-000001849 for the 8940HX and 100-000001405E for the 9600X.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 9 8940HX belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Dragon Range codename. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. The process nodes differ: the 8940HX is built on 5 nm, while the 9600X is built on 4 nm. Both are fabricated by TSMC.

Transistor counts and die sizes show a substantial difference. The 8940HX contains 13,140 million transistors across a die size of 2x 71 mm². The 9600X contains 8,315 million transistors on a single die of 70.6 mm². This reflects the 8940HX's two-die design versus the 9600X's single-die design.

Cache architecture also differs. The 8940HX allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 64 MB of L3 cache. The 9600X allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Both use 1 MB of L2 per core. Neither processor lists 3D V-Cache.

The generations are labeled differently. The 8940HX is listed as Ryzen 9 with Zen 4 (Dragon Range). The 9600X is listed as Ryzen Embedded with Zen 5 (Granite Ridge). These generation labels indicate different design targets: the 8940HX is a high-core-count mobile processor, while the 9600X is a desktop embedded processor with fewer cores but a newer architecture and smaller process node.

The 9600X's higher base clock of 3.90 GHz versus 2.40 GHz for the 8940HX suggests the newer Zen 5 architecture and smaller 4 nm node enable higher frequencies at a modest 65 W TDP. The 8940HX compensates with more than double the cores, relying on its 55 W TDP and two-die configuration to deliver its recorded multi-core results. The 9600X's ECC memory support and AM5 socket further differentiate it as an embedded platform processor, while the 8940HX's FL1 socket and mobile segment designation target thin-and-light or gaming laptops.