Ryzen 9 5980HX

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen 9 5980HX based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,927 Rank: 274
Rank Name Score Visual
270 Ryzen 7 6800HS 5,938
+0.2%
271 Core i9-10900F 5,935
+0.1%
272 Ryzen 5 5600 5,934
+0.1%
273 Xeon w3-2425 5,928
+0%
274 Ryzen 9 5980HX 5,927
275 Xeon E-2246G 5,926
+-0%
276 Xeon W-1290 5,920
-0.1%
277 Xeon Gold 6142M 5,919
-0.1%
278 Xeon E5-2699 v4 5,916
-0.2%
279 Xeon D-2183IT 5,916
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 9 5980HX based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,702 Rank: 317
Rank Name Score Visual
313 Xeon W-2155 5,717
+0.3%
314 Core i7 880 5,716
+0.2%
315 Xeon E-2276G 5,715
+0.2%
316 EPYC 7232P 5,712
+0.2%
317 Ryzen 9 5980HX 5,702
318 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X 5,701
+-0%
319 EPYC 7301 5,695
-0.1%
320 Ryzen 7 7435HS 5,688
-0.2%
321 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,686
-0.3%
322 Xeon W-1290 5,682
-0.4%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 9 5980HX based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,077 Rank: 244
Rank Name Score Visual
240 Ryzen 9 5900HX 6,087
+0.2%
241 Ryzen 9 3900 6,087
+0.2%
242 Ryzen 5 3600XT 6,080
+0%
243 Xeon W-1290 6,078
+0%
244 Ryzen 9 5980HX 6,077
245 Ryzen 7 3800X 6,075
+-0%
246 Xeon Silver 4416+ 6,075
+-0%
247 Ryzen 7 3700X 6,059
-0.3%
248 Core i5-9600K 6,050
-0.4%
249 Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U 6,048
-0.5%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen 9 5980HX based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,206 Rank: 271
Rank Name Score Visual
267 Xeon W-1370 5,222
+0.3%
268 Xeon E-2388G 5,221
+0.3%
269 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H 5,218
+0.2%
270 Xeon Gold 6126T 5,206
+0%
271 Ryzen 9 5980HX 5,206
272 Core i9-11900 5,204
+-0%
273 Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 5,203
-0.1%
274 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 5,202
-0.1%
275 Xeon D-2183IT 5,201
-0.1%
276 Core i9-11900F 5,200
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 9 5980HX based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,383 Rank: 241
Rank Name Score Visual
237 Xeon E-2388G 5,387
+0.1%
238 Ryzen 9 6900HX 5,384
+0%
239 Xeon E5-2697A v4 5,383
+0%
240 Xeon W-1390P 5,383
+0%
241 Ryzen 9 5980HX 5,383
242 Ryzen 7 5700X3D 5,381
+-0%
243 Core i9-10850K 5,379
-0.1%
244 Ryzen 7 3700X 5,376
-0.1%
245 Ryzen Z1 Extreme 5,375
-0.1%
246 Xeon Gold 6246 5,373
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 9 5980HX based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,157 Rank: 309
Rank Name Score Visual
305 Xeon W-2140B 5,165
+0.2%
306 Core i5-12400F 5,165
+0.2%
307 Xeon Silver 4309Y 5,160
+0.1%
308 Core i9-10900F 5,158
+0%
309 Ryzen 9 5980HX 5,157
310 Ryzen 7 7736U 5,156
+-0%
311 Xeon E5-2683 v4 5,154
-0.1%
312 Xeon W-1370 5,154
-0.1%
313 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS 5,153
-0.1%
314 Core i9-11900 5,153
-0.1%

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Ryzen 9 5980HX Details

The Ryzen 9 5980HX sits within AMD's mobile processor lineup as a high-performance part designed for premium laptops and content creation workstations. Launched in early 2021, it is based on the Zen 3 (Cezanne) architecture and is built on a 7 nm process by TSMC. With a 45 W TDP and a socketed FP6 interface, the chip is optimized for power efficiency while maintaining strong performance in demanding applications. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, enabled by Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), and operates at a base frequency of 3.3 GHz with a boost up to 4.8 GHz. The chip includes 16 MB of L3 cache, 0.488 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.061 MiB of L1 cache, contributing to fast data access and improved workload throughput.

Integrated into the design is the Radeon Vega 8 graphics solution, which delivers capable performance for light gaming and multimedia tasks without requiring a discrete GPU. The processor supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel bandwidth, operating at up to 4266 MT/s and offering a memory bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s. Connectivity is provided through PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and it supports a range of instruction sets including AVX, AVX2, and AES-NI, making it suitable for computational and encryption-heavy workloads. Additionally, it includes AMD-V virtualization support, enhancing performance in virtual machine environments.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen 9 5980HX achieves an Overall Score of 5927, ranking it #274 out of 2060 processors. It scores 6077 in Singlecore performance, placing it at #244, and 5702 in Multicore, ranking #317. These results place it ahead of many current and previous-generation CPUs such as the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X and Xeon E5-2690 v4, but behind newer offerings like the Ryzen 9 5900HX and Ryzen 5 5600G. Its single-core performance is particularly strong, indicating excellent responsiveness in applications that rely on high-frequency clock speeds, while its multicore performance reflects solid scaling for multitasking and rendering.

Despite being over three years old as of early 2026, the Ryzen 9 5980HX remains a capable option for users seeking a powerful mobile processor with integrated graphics. Its balanced combination of high clock speeds, SMT support, and efficient power draw makes it well-suited for productivity, content creation, and moderate gaming. While it no longer competes with the latest desktop or mobile processors in raw performance, it holds its ground among mid-tier mobile CPUs and is ideal for users who prioritize performance-per-watt in portable systems.
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AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 9 5980HX
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 3300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 33x (unlocked)
Core Name: Cezanne
Socket: Socket FP6
Package: FP6
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 45 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB
L3 Cache: 15.259 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 7 nm
Die Area: 180 mm²
Manufacturer: TSMC

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-V SMT
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