At CES 2025, AMD announced the next generation of Ryzen 9000HX series processors, combining high performance and power efficiency. The Ryzen 9000HX series provides notebook users with solutions that deliver high-end performance for compute-intensive applications. The processors in the series stand out with their powerful core and thread configurations as well as their large cache capacity.

What do AMD Ryzen 9000HX series processors offer?

AMD Ryzen 9000HX series is designed for high-performance laptops and portable workstations with large cache capacity and balanced power consumption. All models in the series offer a powerful solution optimized for modern applications, games and heavy workloads

. The flagship AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D features 16 cores and 32 threads. With a boost frequency of up to 5.4 GHz and a base frequency of 2.5 GHz, it offers balanced performance.

One of its most notable features is its 144MB total cache, which increases the processor’s capacity to handle large data sets. Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is power efficient with cTDP ratings ranging from 55-75W, making it ideal for high-performance laptops and workstations.

Another powerful model, AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has the same 16-core and 32-thread configuration. With a boost frequency of up to 5.4 GHz and 80MB cache, this model offers a performance close to the flagship. Operating in the 55-75W cTDP range, the processor combines energy efficiency and high performance for intensive workloads.

The other model in the series, AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX, is the entry-level of the series with 12 cores and 24 threads. With a boost frequency of up to 5.2 GHz and a base frequency of 3.0 GHz, this model provides high speed and performance with 76MB total cache. Operating in the 45-75W cTDP range, Ryzen 9 9850HX stands out as a more power-efficient option and meets performance expectations at the same time.