Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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Ryzen 9 8940HX vs Ryzen 5 8500G
The Ryzen 9 8940HX is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
- Up to 4% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 1 year and 4 months newer
Ryzen 5 8500G66% Score
- Available for $140.00
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 8500G has a 46% higher base clock.
FL1
Sockethelp
AM5Dragon Range
Codenamehelp
Phoenix2Mobile
Segmenthelp
MobileRadeon 610M
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 740M5200 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 8940HX or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 8940HX. It's 5% faster than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 66/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 8940HX than Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
5% 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 8500G?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 69/100 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 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 8940HX scores 69/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 66/100. 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 8500G 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 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 8940HX is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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