Ryzen 9 8940HX vs 7 160UL

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Aggregate performance score

Core 7 160UL
2024
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
6.64
Ryzen 9 8940HX
2025
16 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
32.98
+397%

Ryzen 9 8940HX outperforms Core 7 160UL by a whopping 397% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1172148
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency17.7123.97
DesignerIntelAMD
ManufacturerIntelTSMC
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-PS (2024)Dragon Range (2025)
Release date8 April 2024 (1 year ago)23 April 2025 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 7 160UL and Ryzen 9 8940HX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1232
Base clock speed1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm5 nm
Die sizeno data2x 71 mm2
Number of transistorsno data13,140 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core 7 160UL and Ryzen 9 8940HX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket1700FL1
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 7 160UL and Ryzen 9 8940HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core 7 160UL and Ryzen 9 8940HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 7 160UL and Ryzen 9 8940HX are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 7 160UL and Ryzen 9 8940HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Xe Graphics 96EUAMD Radeon 610M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 7 160UL and Ryzen 9 8940HX.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes828

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating.

7 160UL 6.64
Ryzen 9 8940HX 32.98
+397%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

7 160UL 11043
Ryzen 9 8940HX 54862
+397%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.64 32.98
Recency 8 April 2024 23 April 2025
Physical cores 10 16
Threads 12 32
Chip lithography 10 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 55 Watt

7 160UL has 266.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 8940HX, on the other hand, has a 396.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 60% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core 7 160UL in performance tests.

Note that Core 7 160UL is a desktop processor while Ryzen 9 8940HX is a notebook one.

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