AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Google Tensor | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 9 7940HS or Google Tensor - 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 Ryzen 9 7940HS has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.20 GHz. Up to 256 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS was released in Q1/2023. The Google Tensor has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Google Tensor was released in Q4/2021. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (40) | Family | Google Tensor (3) |
AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) | CPU group | Google Tensor (1) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Phoenix (Zen 4) | Architecture | G1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Successor | Google Tensor G2 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (5.20 GHz). The Google Tensor has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
4.00 GHz (5.20 GHz) 8x Zen 4 |
A-Core | 2.80 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
-- | B-Core | 2.25 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
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 Ryzen 9 7940HS | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
AMD Ryzen™ AI | AI hardware | Google Tensor AI |
AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology | AI specifications | Google Edge TPU @ 1.6 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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AMD Radeon 780M | GPU | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
0.80 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.76 GHz |
2.80 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
3 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 2 |
4 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 1 |
12 | Compute units | 20 |
768 | Shader | 320 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
AMD FSR | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | 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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AMD Radeon 780M | GPU | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS supports a maximum of 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Google Tensor can connect up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
256 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
120.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 53.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a TDP of 54 W, that of the Google Tensor is 10 W. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
54 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
35 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS has a 24.00 MB cache, while the Google Tensor cache has a total of 8.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
4 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 | ISA extensions | -- |
FP8 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.80 GHz |
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Google Tensor
ARM Mali-G78 MP20 @ 0.76 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Google Tensor |
Unknown | Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 6 Pro |