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AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX
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AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX — Benchmarks & Specs

Bottom line: how fast is the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 23,155 pts, per PassMark.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX is a processor from the Zen 3 family from AMD. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 23,155 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 23,132 points PassMark Software 2026-06-23
Cinebench R23 multi 11,891 points topcpu.net 2026-07-01
Cinebench R23 multi 11,891 points TopCPU.net 2024-01-01
Cinebench R23 multi 11,891 points TopCPU 2022-01-01
Geekbench 6 multi 8,845 points NotebookCheck 2023-01-01
Geekbench 6 multi 8,439 points TopCPU 2023-06-01
Geekbench 6 multi 8,323 points Geekbench Browser 2024-01-01
PassMark Single Thread Rating 3,308 points PassMark Software 2026-07-23
PassMark Single Thread 3,308 points PassMark Software 2026-06-23

AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX best used for?
AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX is a Zen 3-family processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX. Current pricing is visible on the linked Amazon product cards below.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX compare to its predecessor?
Compare AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX?
Active Amazon listings aren't on file for this exact SKU yet. See the linked benchmark sources and the Compare tool for adjacent parts that may be in stock — and check the /benchmarks index for the latest curated picks in this category.

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