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AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX

81,103 Benchmark Score
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# AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

This pairing combines AMD's 16-core Dragon Range flagship with NVIDIA's top-tier Blackwell mobile GPU in a laptop configuration. The CPU sits in the 95th percentile of all processors, while the GPU lands in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, placing the overall build in the 90th combined percentile. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, so all gaming frame rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than direct testing.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 5090 Mobile's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5871 and PassMark G3D score of 30034 indicate substantial rasterization headroom. The CPU's 95th percentile standing ensures it will not hold back frame generation in most titles. For 1080p and 1440p high-refresh displays, this pairing should deliver well above 144 FPS in esports and competitive shooters, based on the GPU's Position in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary determinant of frame rates, and the data suggests strong performance there as well.

Streaming: The CPU's 32 threads provide ample parallel capacity for encoding overhead while gaming. The PassMark multithread score of 49731 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32521 demonstrate that simultaneous game rendering plus stream encoding will not saturate the processor. The GPU's 328 tensor cores and 82 RT cores also support hardware-accelerated encoding and AI-enhanced streaming features, though the data does not directly measure encoding throughput.

Video editing: The combination of 24 GB GDDR7 VRAM on the GPU and 64 MB L3 cache on the CPU creates a capable editing platform. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 201834 and Vulkan score of 198405 indicate strong compute acceleration for effects and color grading. The CPU's PassMark floating point math score of 113921 supports smooth timeline scrubbing and preview rendering. Multi-camera 4K timelines should benefit from the 16-core, 32-thread configuration.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R15 multicore score of 5355 and R23 multicore score of 32521 place it in the 95th percentile, meaning CPU-based rendering workloads will complete faster than 95% of all processors. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 31.80 TFLOPS and 10,496 shading units provide significant GPU-accelerated rendering capability. The 896.0 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures texture streaming keeps pace with compute demands.

Software development: The 32-thread configuration excels at parallel compilation tasks. The PassMark integer math score of 189221 and data compression score of 650984 indicate strong performance for build pipelines, code analysis, and database operations. The CPU's 5.30 GHz boost clock supports fast single-threaded compilation steps, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1917. Virtual machines and containers benefit from the high core count.

Student and office work: This configuration is massively overprovisioned for typical productivity tasks. The PassMark single-thread score of 3874 and physics score of 2104 ensure snappy response in office applications, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The integrated Radeon 610M GPU provides a fallback for basic display tasks, though the primary RTX 5090 Mobile handles all graphical output. Students in STEM fields running simulations or data analysis will find the CPU's PassMark data encryption score of 39318 useful for secure computations.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the AMD Socket FL1 interface with Zen 4 architecture from the Dragon Range family. This is a mobile-specific socket, meaning upgrades are limited to other FL1-compatible processors rather than desktop platforms. The 8000 series placement suggests this is the top-tier mobile CPU option within its generation, so lateral upgrades within the same socket would not yield meaningful gains.

Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported. The platform offers PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, enabling fast NVMe storage and GPU connectivity. The RTX 5090 Mobile uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, fully utilizing the available lanes.

The CPU's TDP is 55 W, while the GPU's TDP is 95 W, totaling 150 W for the core compute components. The GPU has no power connectors listed and is classified as IGP slot width, indicating it is soldered to the motherboard in a laptop form factor. The suggested PSU field is null, but the combined 150 W TDP suggests a laptop power adapter in the 200-300 W range would be appropriate, though no specific wattage figure is available in the data. The GPU's predecessor is the GeForce 40 Mobile series, and the production status for both components is Active, meaning replacements are still manufactured.

A sensible next upgrade for this laptop would be additional DDR5 memory if the system is not already at maximum capacity, or faster NVMe Gen 5 storage to complement the 28 PCIe lanes. Since both CPU and GPU are soldered in a laptop chassis, component-level upgrades are limited; users should consider this a fixed configuration with storage and memory as the only user-serviceable paths.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 81103, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon w5-3535X with a delta of 0%, the Intel Core i9-14900KS at 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 at 0.4% ahead, and the Intel Xeon 638 at 0.5% ahead. This clustering means the 8940HX performs within 0.5% of these desktop-class processors, remarkable for a mobile chip.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 45152, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show more variance: the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT is 0.5% faster, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is 0.8% slower, the Intel Arc A730M is 1% faster, and the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation is 1.8% faster. This places the RTX 5090 Mobile in the same performance tier as desktop RTX 4070 Ti-class graphics.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 32521 multicore and 1917 single-core. The R15 results show 5355 multicore and 292 single-core. PassMark tests reveal strengths in data compression (650984), integer math (189221), and floating point math (113921). The single-thread PassMark score of 3874 confirms strong per-core performance. Combined, these scores indicate a CPU that matches desktop high-end parts in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5871 represents modern DX12 gaming performance. Geekbench OpenCL score of 201834 and Vulkan score of 198405 show compute capability. PassMark G3D score of 30034 and GPU compute score of 13401 round out the picture. The combined 90th percentile build position reflects that this pairing sits above 90% of all recorded CPU+GPU combinations.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1440p or 4K resolution with ultra settings are the primary audience. The GPU's 84th percentile position and the CPU's 95th percentile standing mean the system handles high-fidelity gaming without a clear bottleneck. The 24 GB VRAM provides future-proofing for increasingly demanding textures and ray tracing workloads.

Content creators working with 4K video, complex After Effects compositions, or Blender renders will benefit from the 32-thread CPU and the GPU's compute throughput. The 896.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 24 GB frame buffer support large textures and high-resolution previews. The PassMark data compression score of 650984 accelerates file archiving and project packaging workflows.

Software developers compiling large codebases, running containerized microservices, or performing data analysis will find the core count and single-thread performance well matched. The PassMark multithread score of 49731 supports parallel test execution and build automation. The 5.30 GHz boost clock reduces wait times for iterative compilation cycles.

Students in engineering, data science, or 3D modeling programs need the compute capacity for MATLAB, TensorFlow, or SolidWorks workloads. The CPU's floating point math score of 113921 and the GPU's OpenCL score of 201834 cover both CPU-bound and GPU-accelerated academic software. Small business workstations running virtualization, database servers, or rendering farms would also benefit, though the laptop form factor limits scale-out scenarios.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX features 16 cores and 32 threads based on Zen 4 architecture with the Dragon Range codename. It is manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with 13,140 million transistors across two 71 mm² dies. Base clock is 2.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and the multiplier is unlocked for enthusiast tuning. The 55 W TDP is modest for this core count, indicating efficient power management.

Cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB shared L3. This large L3 benefits workloads with shared data access patterns, such as game engines and database operations. Memory support is DDR5 dual-channel with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for the core configuration without bottlenecking.

The average benchmark score of 81103 places the CPU in the 95th percentile. The nearest rival comparisons show it essentially tied with the Intel Core i9-14900KS (0% delta) and Intel Xeon w5-3535X (0% delta), which are both desktop processors. This means the 8940HX delivers desktop-class multi-threaded performance in a mobile form factor. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32521 is approximately 17 times the single-core score of 1917, showing excellent scaling across the 16 cores.

PassMark results highlight specific strengths: data compression at 650984, integer math at 189221, and floating point math at 113921. The extended instructions score of 47802 and data encryption score of 39318 indicate strong AVX-512-class performance for scientific computing. The find prime numbers score of 251 is notably low, suggesting this workload is not optimized for the architecture, but this is a niche metric.

Gaming Performance

Since no measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination, all frame rate figures are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5871 and PassMark G3D score of 30034 indicate it performs in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU's 95th percentile position ensures it can feed frames without becoming the limiting factor.

For 1080p gaming at ultra settings, the GPU's compute resources are likely sufficient for 150-200+ FPS in competitive titles, based on its performance tier relative to the RTX 4070 Ti (0.8% faster in average score). At 1440p ultra, frame rates would likely settle in the 120-160 FPS range for AAA titles, with esports titles exceeding 200 FPS. At 4K ultra, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, with estimates in the 60-100 FPS range for demanding titles depending on optimization.

Ray tracing workloads will benefit from the 82 RT cores and 328 tensor cores. The FP32 throughput of 31.80 TFLOPS supports DLSS-style upscaling to offset ray tracing costs. The 24 GB GDDR7 VRAM with 896.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures texture streaming at high resolutions does not cause stutter. The pixel rate of 169.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 496.9 GTexel/s indicate fill-rate headroom for high-resolution rendering.

These estimates are derived from the GPU's average benchmark score of 45152 and its position relative to known desktop parts. The deltaPct values show it is within 1% of the RTX 4070 Ti, suggesting similar frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU's 5.30 GHz boost clock and 1917 Cinebench R23 single-core score support high frame rates in CPU-bound titles.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 95th percentile and GPU's 84th percentile create a CPU-favored balance. In most gaming workloads, the GPU will be the limiting component, especially at 1440p and 4K resolutions where pixel throughput matters more than CPU speed. The GPU's 84th percentile means it outperforms 84% of all GPUs, so the bottleneck is relative — this is still a high-end configuration.

In CPU-bound scenarios like esports at 1080p with low settings, the CPU's 5.30 GHz boost and 1917 single-core score can push extremely high frame rates, but the GPU may not keep pace at those settings. The PassMark single-thread score of 3874 confirms strong per-core performance for physics and game logic. The 32 threads also handle background tasks like Discord, browser tabs, and streaming software without impacting game performance.

For compute workloads, the balance shifts. The GPU's OpenCL score of 201834 and FP32 of 31.80 TFLOPS make it the primary engine for rendering and AI tasks. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore of 32521 handles physics simulation and logic. In mixed workloads like video editing with effects, both components contribute, and the 90th combined percentile reflects that neither component severely limits the other.

The 24 GB VRAM is unlikely to become a bottleneck in current games, but the 256-bit memory bus with 896.0 GB/s bandwidth does limit raw throughput compared to higher-bus desktop GPUs. The CPU's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is adequate for 16 cores but not exceptional. The 55 W CPU TDP and 95 W GPU TDP suggest thermal constraints in a laptop chassis may cause boost clocks to vary under sustained load, though the data does not specify sustained clock behavior.

FAQ

Q: Does this CPU+GPU combination support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 5090 Mobile includes 82 RT cores dedicated to ray tracing, and its DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing features.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and is it sufficient for 4K gaming?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory with 896.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is ample for 4K textures and future game releases that may exceed 16 GB requirements.

Q: What is the CPU's power consumption?

A: The CPU has a 55 W TDP, while the GPU has a 95 W TDP, totaling 150 W for the core compute components in this laptop configuration.

Q: Can the CPU be overclocked?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, allowing enthusiast users to adjust clock speeds, though laptop thermals will limit practical overclocking headroom.

Q: Is ECC memory supported?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported by the CPU, so standard DDR5 non-ECC modules are required.

Q: How does this CPU compare to desktop processors?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 81103 places it in the 95th percentile, with a 0% delta versus the Intel Core i9-14900KS and Intel Xeon w5-3535X, meaning it matches those desktop parts in overall performance.

Q: What generation is the GPU architecture?

A: The GPU uses Blackwell 2.0 architecture on a 5 nm TSMC process, and it is part of the GeForce 50-series, succeeding the GeForce 40 Mobile series.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is built on the GB203 chip with Blackwell 2.0 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with 45,600 million transistors across a 378 mm² die. The transistor density of 120.6M per mm² indicates a dense, power-efficient design. Base clock is 990 MHz with a boost clock of 1515 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration includes 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a substantial frame buffer for high-resolution gaming and content creation. The 10,496 shading units, 328 TMUs, and 112 ROPs provide the execution resources. The 82 RT cores and 328 tensor cores handle ray tracing and AI workloads respectively.

Compute throughput measures 31.80 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio), which is competitive for mobile graphics. The pixel rate of 169.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 496.9 GTexel/s support high-resolution rendering. The TDP is 95 W, and the GPU is classified as IGP slot width with no power connectors, confirming its soldered laptop design.

The average benchmark score of 45152 places the GPU in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival data shows it performs within 1% of the desktop RTX 4070 Ti (0.8% slower), which is a strong result for a mobile part. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5871 indicates modern API performance, while Geekbench OpenCL at 201834 and Vulkan at 198405 show compute capability. PassMark G3D score of 30034 and compute score of 13401 provide additional evidence of strong rendering performance.

The API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with current and upcoming titles. Display outputs are dependent on the portable device, meaning the laptop manufacturer determines connectivity options. The production status is Active, and the release date of March 2025 makes this a current-generation part.

Build Overview

This pairing brings together the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile in a laptop build class. The CPU is a 16-core, 32-thread Zen 4 processor from the Dragon Range family, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture part with 24 GB GDDR7 memory. Both components are in Active production status, with the CPU released in April 2025 and the GPU in March 2025.

The overall build sits in the 90th combined percentile, meaning it outperforms 90% of recorded CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The CPU's 95th percentile position is higher than the GPU's 84th percentile, indicating the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers. This creates a configuration where the CPU has headroom to support future GPU upgrades in other systems, though in this laptop form factor, both are fixed.

The combined TDP of 150 W (55 W CPU + 95 W GPU) is modest for this performance tier, suggesting efficient power delivery in a portable chassis. The CPU's 5 nm process and the GPU's 5 nm process both contribute to this efficiency. For users seeking a high-end mobile workstation or gaming laptop, this pairing represents a top-tier configuration that matches desktop-class performance in both CPU and GPU workloads.

The lack of measured FPS data means gaming performance must be inferred from benchmark scores, but the component-level results are strong. The CPU's 32521 Cinebench R23 multicore score and the GPU's 5871 3DMark Steel Nomad score together indicate a system capable of demanding workloads. The 90th combined percentile confirms this is a premium laptop build suitable for enthusiasts and professionals who need desktop-class performance on the go.