AMD FX-8150 | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-8150 or AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD FX-8150 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-8150 was released in Q4/2011. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS was released in Q1/2023. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (40) |
AMD FX-8000 (11) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) |
2 | Generation | 6 |
Vishera (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD FX-8150 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8150 is 3.60 GHz (4.20 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is at 4.00 GHz (5.20 GHz). |
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AMD FX-8150 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz | Frequency | 4.00 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.20 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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AMD FX-8150 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
-- | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen™ AI |
-- | AI specifications | AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD FX-8150 or AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.80 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD FX-8150 can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 29.9 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 120.0 GB/s. |
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AMD FX-8150 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 |
Max. Memory | 256 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD FX-8150 is 125 W, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a TDP of 54 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD FX-8150 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 54 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 35 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-8150 is manufactured in 32 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 24.00 MB cache. |
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AMD FX-8150 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
32 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
AM3+ | Socket | FP8 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
140 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8150
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-8150 | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS |
Unknown | Unknown |