Note: The information shown below is based on a pre-sample. Technical details or benchmark results may be different in the final version of this processor. |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Apple M1 (7-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and the Apple M1 (7-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX 16 core processor released in Q1/2023 with the Apple M1 (7-GPU) which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2020. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (35) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD Ryzen 7045 (6) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Dragon Range (Zen 4) | Architecture | M1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz (5.20 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The Apple M1 (7-GPU) clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
16 | Cores | 8 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.30 GHz (5.20 GHz) 16x Zen 4 |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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AMD Radeon 610M | GPU | Apple M1 (7 Core) |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
2.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | 1 |
6 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
2 | Compute units | 112 |
128 | Shader | 896 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 610M | GPU | Apple M1 (7 Core) |
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 / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, while the Apple M1 (7-GPU) supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
28 | PCIe lanes | -- |
110.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP of the Apple M1 (7-GPU) is 18 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
55 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 18 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
75 W | TDP up | 25 W |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has 80.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of Apple M1 (7-GPU) is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
FL1 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX
16C 32T @ 2.30 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX
16C 32T @ 2.30 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX
AMD Radeon 610M @ 2.20 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
Apple M1 (7 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX
16C 32T @ 2.30 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX
16C 32T @ 2.30 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX
16C 32T @ 2.30 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX
16C 32T @ 2.30 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX
2.30 GHz Not verified |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX
16C 32T @ 2.30 GHzNot verified |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
Unknown | Unknown |