AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX vs Intel Core i9-13900HX

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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 i9-13900HX features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-13900HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX Name Intel Core i9-13900HX
AMD Ryzen 9 Family Intel Core i9
5 Generation 13
AMD Ryzen 6000H/7035H Group Intel Core i 13000H
 
 

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 i9-13900HX has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.2 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 5.4 GHz
None None 1.7 GHz
None None 2.2 GHz
None None 16x Gracemont
None None 8x Raptor Cove
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.3 GHz Frequency None
None None 3.6 GHz
16 Threads 32
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 24
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 i9-13900HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-13900HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
2.0 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
12 Direct X 12
AMD Radeon RX 680M GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU)
6 nm Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
768 Shaders 256
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12 Execution units 32
9 Generation 13
2.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.65 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 89.6 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 Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600
 
 

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 55 W watts.
54 W TDP up 86 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 157 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
None TDP down 45 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 i9-13900HX is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L2-Cache 32.0 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 Raptor Lake H
6 nm Technology 10 nm
FP7 Socket BGA 1744
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 36.0 MB
 
 

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