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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX

69,875 Benchmark Score
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# AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX + AMD Radeon 760M: A Flagship CPU Paired with Entry-Level Graphics

This laptop build pairs AMD's top-tier Dragon Range mobile processor with a modest integrated GPU, creating a system where the CPU clearly outclasses the graphics solution. The Ryzen 9 7940HX sits at the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the Radeon 760M lands at just the 35th percentile for GPUs, resulting in a combined percentile of 65. This is a machine built for processor-heavy workloads, not for high-end gaming. The data reveals a stark performance imbalance that defines every aspect of this pairing.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 7940HX compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 7940HX scores an average benchmark score of 69,875, placing it within 0.7% of the Intel Core i7-14700K (69,355), 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515), 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69,996), and 0.4% behind the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163). The performance spread among these four rivals is remarkably tight.

Q: What is the GPU's performance tier relative to other graphics cards?

A: The Radeon 760M holds a 35th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 6,019. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (6,001, 0.3% ahead), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M (6,000, 0.3% ahead), NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server (5,996, 0.4% ahead), and NVIDIA Quadro P2000 (6,049, 0.5% behind).

Q: How much L3 cache does the CPU have and what is its architecture?

A: The Ryzen 9 7940HX features 64 MB of L3 cache, along with 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. It is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Dragon Range codename, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process node with 13,140 million transistors across a 2x 71 mm² die size.

Q: What are the CPU's single-threaded and multi-threaded benchmark scores?

A: In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 1,807 in single-core and 29,400 in multi-core tests. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 1,027 (single-thread), 2,001 (2-threads), 3,844 (4-threads), 7,158 (8-threads), 12,501 (16-threads), up to 13,447 at maximum threads.

Q: Does this CPU support overclocking and what memory type does it use?

A: The multiplier is unlocked, indicating overclocking support. It uses dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and does not support ECC memory. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes.

Q: What is the GPU's compute capability in raw TFLOPS?

A: The Radeon 760M delivers 5.323 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio) operations. It has 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster operation pipelines, with pixel rate of 41.58 GPixel/s and texture rate of 83.17 GTexel/s.

Q: What is the GPU's power consumption and interface?

A: The Radeon 760M has a TDP of 15 W and is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with no power connectors and no suggested PSU. It uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface, and its display outputs are motherboard dependent.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: This is not a high-refresh gaming platform. The Radeon 760M sits at the 35th GPU percentile, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 400 indicates minimal headroom for demanding titles. The GPU's PassMark DirectX 12 score of 25 and DirectX 11 score of 52 confirm that even at modest settings, high-refresh monitors would go largely underutilized.

Streaming: The CPU provides ample multi-threaded capacity with a 3DMark max-threads score of 13,447 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29,400, which could handle encoding workloads. However, the integrated GPU lacks dedicated tensor or RT hardware beyond 8 RT cores, so hardware-accelerated encoding and streaming features would be limited, making this a CPU-centric streaming setup at best.

Video Editing: The PassMark multi-thread score of 53,204 and floating-point math score of 121,383 indicate strong processing power for rendering timelines and exporting video. The 16-core, 32-thread configuration with 64 MB of L3 cache handles multi-track editing well, but the 35th-percentile GPU means effects, color grading, and GPU-accelerated previews would lag.

3D Rendering: This workload heavily favors the CPU. With a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29,400 and PassMark integer math score of 202,883, CPU-based rendering in applications like Blender (Cycles) or V-Ray would perform admirably. The GPU's 5.323 TFLOPS and PassMark GPU compute score of 2,840 suggest GPU-accelerated rendering would be a bottleneck.

Software Development: The Ryzen 9 7940HX excels here. PassMark data compression score of 693,741 and random string sorting score of 81,775 indicate fast compilation and data processing. The 2-thread score of 2,001 and 4-thread score of 3,844 show responsive single- and multi-threaded performance for build tools, while 32 threads handle parallel compilation smoothly.

Student and Office Work: For productivity tasks, this CPU is overkill but effective. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,942 and 3DMark single-thread score of 1,027 ensure snappy application launches and document processing. The GPU's PassMark G2D score of 890 handles 2D desktop rendering adequately, though the system's overall power comes from the CPU, which would crush typical office workloads.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is a 16-core, 32-thread mobile processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 (Dragon Range) architecture. It operates at a base clock of 2.40 GHz and boosts up to 5.20 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. The chip is manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with 13,140 million transistors, and its 64 MB of L3 cache is substantial for gaming and data-intensive tasks. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth and provides 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

Benchmark data shows the CPU's scaling efficiency: from 1,027 single-thread to 13,447 max-threads in 3DMark, with 16-thread score of 12,501 representing 93% of the max-threads performance. The Cinebench R23 scores of 1,807 single-core and 29,400 multi-core put this chip in the top 6% of all CPUs (94th percentile). The PassMark suite reinforces this: integer math at 202,883, floating-point math at 121,383, and extended instructions at 51,029. Data encryption scores 41,974, while find prime numbers yields 273.

The CPU's nearest rivals show how competitive this part is. It sits just 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69,996) and 0.4% behind the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163), while leading the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515) by 0.5% and the Intel Core i7-14700K (69,355) by 0.7%. This grouping suggests the 7940HX delivers desktop-class performance in a mobile form factor, with the 94th percentile ranking confirming its position among the fastest processors available.

The architecture supports DDR5 memory exclusively, meaning system RAM bandwidth directly impacts performance. The 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is shared between CPU and GPU, which becomes relevant given the integrated graphics. The unlocked multiplier invites enthusiast tuning, though the 55 W TDP in a laptop chassis limits practical overclocking headroom. The production status is Active, and the release date was January 16, 2024.

Who Should Build It

This combination targets professionals and power users who prioritize CPU throughput over graphics performance. Video editors working with multi-cam timelines would benefit from the 32 threads and 53,204 PassMark multi-thread score, though they should expect GPU acceleration limitations. Software developers compiling large codebases would find the 693,741 data compression score and 202,883 integer math score valuable for build times. 3D artists using CPU-based renderers would leverage the 29,400 Cinebench R23 multi-core score effectively.

Students in engineering or data science programs would appreciate the computational power for simulations and analysis, while the 35th-percentile GPU handles basic visualization. Small business workstations running database queries or financial modeling would benefit from the 41,974 data encryption score and 121,383 floating-point math score. Gamers at 1080p with esports titles might find the system usable, but the GPU's 35th percentile ranking means AAA gaming at high settings is not realistic. This is a machine for compute-first users who need occasional graphics capability, not a gaming rig.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 69,875, ranking at the 94th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, scores 69,996 with a delta of -0.2%, while the Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70,163 (-0.4%). The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X trails at 69,515 (+0.5%), and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69,355 (+0.7%). This clustering indicates the 7940HX performs essentially on par with desktop flagship processors from both AMD and Intel.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 6,019, ranking at the 35th percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6400, scores 6,001 with a delta of +0.3%, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M scores 6,000 (+0.3%), and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server scores 5,996 (+0.4%). The NVIDIA Quadro P2000 leads slightly at 6,049 (-0.5%). The GPU's individual benchmarks include 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 400, Geekbench OpenCL at 20,255, Geekbench Vulkan at 30,336, and PassMark G3D at 5,310.

The combined percentile of 65 reflects the gap between the CPU's top-tier performance and the GPU's entry-level showing. The CPU's PassMark data shows 53,204 multi-thread, 3,942 single-thread, and 2,297 physics scores, while the GPU's PassMark compute score of 2,840 and DirectX scores (9: 65, 10: 19, 11: 52, 12: 25) confirm its limited 3D capability. This pairing produces a system that excels in CPU-bound tasks but falls short in graphics-intensive applications.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination; the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows. All gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximate expectations rather than measured results.

The Radeon 760M's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 400 and PassMark DirectX 12 score of 25 suggest very low frame rates in modern titles even at 1080p with low settings. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 5,310 places it near discrete GPUs like the Radeon RX 6400, which is itself an entry-level part. Given the 35th percentile ranking, gamers could expect playable frame rates only in older or less demanding games, or at reduced resolutions and graphical settings. Esports titles like CS:GO or League of Legends might run acceptably, but the 8 RT cores and 5.323 TFLOPS do not indicate capability for ray-traced gaming. The system's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is shared between CPU and GPU, further limiting graphics performance. Practical gaming would be confined to 720p or 1080p at low-to-medium settings for most titles.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses AMD Socket FL1, which is specific to mobile platforms, limiting traditional desktop upgrades. It supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, and the memory is shared with the integrated GPU, so system RAM speed directly affects graphics performance. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes, offering high-bandwidth connectivity for NVMe storage and future expansion.

The GPU is an integrated processor with a 15 W TDP and no power connectors, so no discrete PSU is suggested. This means any upgrade would require moving to a different laptop or external GPU solution. The CPU's 55 W TDP is modest for a 16-core part, and the platform supports an unlocked multiplier for enthusiast tuning. A sensible next step would be pairing this CPU with a discrete GPU in a future system, given the CPU's 94th-percentile performance would not bottleneck most graphics cards. The Radeon 760M's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface suggests that external GPU enclosures could theoretically provide better graphics, though the laptop form factor limits such configurations.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build (buildClass: laptop) pairing AMD's flagship Ryzen 9 7940HX mobile processor with the integrated AMD Radeon 760M graphics. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking and 69,875 average benchmark score place it among the fastest processors available, while the GPU's 35th percentile and 6,019 average score place it in the entry-level graphics tier. The combined percentile of 65 reflects this imbalance—the system is a CPU powerhouse with modest graphics capability.

The Ryzen 9 7940HX's 16 cores, 32 threads, and 64 MB L3 cache provide exceptional multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by the 29,400 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 13,447 3DMark max-threads score. The Radeon 760M, with 512 shading units and 5.323 TFLOPS, offers basic 3D acceleration suitable for 2D tasks and light gaming. This pairing suits users who need maximum CPU power for productivity, development, or rendering workloads, with graphics as a secondary consideration. The system's overall tier, given the 65th combined percentile, positions it as a high-performance workstation rather than a gaming machine.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing. The CPU's 94th percentile versus the GPU's 35th percentile creates a 59-point gap, meaning the Radeon 760M will bottleneck the Ryzen 9 7940HX in any graphics-intensive workload. The CPU's 29,400 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 53,204 PassMark multi-thread score indicate massive headroom that the integrated GPU cannot utilize.

In gaming, the GPU's 400 Steel Nomad score and 25 DirectX 12 PassMark score would cap frame rates well below what the CPU could feed. The CPU's 1,027 single-thread 3DMark score ensures it would not be the bottleneck in most scenarios; instead, the GPU's 5.323 TFLOPS and 16 ROPs limit pixel throughput. For productivity, the CPU dominates—the 693,741 data compression score and 202,883 integer math score demonstrate that CPU-bound tasks would run at full speed, while GPU-accelerated effects or rendering would stall.

The 83.2 GB/s shared memory bandwidth compounds the GPU limitation, as system RAM must serve both processor and graphics. The CPU's 2-thread score of 2,001 and 4-thread score of 3,844 show strong scaling, but the GPU's PassMark G2D score of 890 indicates only basic 2D performance. This system is balanced for compute-first workloads but severely unbalanced for graphics. Users should expect CPU-bound applications to run at near-desktop levels, while any task relying on the GPU will underperform relative to the processor's capability.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Phoenix chip, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process with 25,390 million transistors. It operates at base clock of 800 MHz with a boost clock of 2,599 MHz, and features 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, 16 ROPs, and 8 RT cores. The GPU delivers 5.323 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, with a pixel rate of 41.58 GPixel/s and texture rate of 83.17 GTexel/s.

Memory is system shared with no dedicated VRAM, making bandwidth dependent on the system's DDR5 configuration. The GPU's 35th percentile ranking and 6,019 average benchmark score place it near the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (6,001, 0.3% ahead) and NVIDIA Quadro P2000 (6,049, 0.5% behind). Benchmark results show 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 400, Geekbench Vulkan at 30,336, and OpenCL at 20,255. PassMark scores include G3D at 5,310, GPU compute at 2,840, and DirectX scores of 65 (DX9), 19 (DX10), 52 (DX11), and 25 (DX12).

The API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring modern software compatibility. The 8 RT cores provide basic ray tracing capability, though the 5.323 TFLOPS compute power limits practical RT use. The GPU's 15 W TDP and IGP form factor mean it draws power from the system, with no dedicated power connectors. In rendering workloads, the GPU's 2,840 PassMark compute score indicates modest compute capability—sufficient for hardware acceleration in some applications but far below discrete GPU performance. The 4 nm process and 178 mm² die size are efficient, but the shared memory architecture and entry-level specifications place this firmly as an integrated solution for basic graphics needs rather than a performance part.