AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX vs Intel Core i3-13100TE

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AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX or AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7 socket.
The Intel Core i3-13100TE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-13100TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX Name Intel Core i3-13100TE
AMD Ryzen 9 Family Intel Core i3
5 Generation 13
AMD Ryzen 6000H/7035H Group Intel Core i 13000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-13100TE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 4.1 GHz
None None 2.4 GHz
None None 4x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.3 GHz Frequency None
16 Threads 8
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 4
8x Zen 3+ Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX uses the AMD Radeon RX 680M, which has 768 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-13100TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-13100TE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
2.0 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2021
12 Direct X 12
AMD Radeon RX 680M GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
6 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
768 Shaders 192
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12 Execution units 24
9 Generation 12
2.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.5 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A 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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
54 W TDP up None
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-13100TE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Rembrandt (Zen 3+) Architecture Alder Lake S Refresh
6 nm Technology 10 nm
FP7 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB