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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 8940HX vs Ryzen 5 5500

The Ryzen 9 8940HX is quite a bit faster than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 35% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 1 month newer
  • Available for $84.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 9 8940HX ranks 28 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 8940HX has 10 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 8940HX has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 8940HX has 48 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 5500 has a 50% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 8940HX boosts 26% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 8940HX draws 10W less power.

FL1
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AM4
Dragon Range
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Cezanne
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Radeon 610M
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No Integrated Graphics
5200 MHz (DDR5)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 8940HX or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 8940HX. It's 67% faster than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 42/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 8940HX than Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
67% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 9 8940HX or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 8940HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 8940HX worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 70/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 8940HX and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 8940HX scores 70/100, Ryzen 5 5500 scores 42/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 9 8940HX or Ryzen 5 5500 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 9 8940HX or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 8940HX is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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