AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS vs AMD Ryzen 5 6600U

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AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS or AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS – 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 5 6600HS features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 6600U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 6600U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7 socket.
5 Generation 5
AMD Ryzen 5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
AMD Ryzen 6000H/7035H Group AMD Ryzen 6000U/7035U
AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS Name AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 6600U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 6600U is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
6 CPU Cores 6
12 Threads 12
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
6x Zen 3+ Cores 6x Zen 3+
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS uses the AMD Radeon RX 660M, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 6600U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600U uses the AMD Radeon RX 660M, which has 512 texture shaders
9 Generation 9
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
-- Max. displays --
8 Execution units 8
512 Shaders 512
-- GPU (Turbo) --
1.9 GHz GPU frequency 1.9 GHz
6 nm Technology 6 nm
AMD Radeon RX 660M GPU name AMD Radeon RX 660M
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
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.
2 Memory channels 4
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 15 W watts.
54 W TDP up 28 W
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
95 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
35 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS 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 AMD Ryzen 5 6600U is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
Rembrandt (Zen 3+) Architecture Rembrandt (Zen 3+)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
6 nm Technology 6 nm
FP7 Socket FP7
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
3.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
19102
19102
AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
17270
17270

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
8063
8063
AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
7423
7423

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
8054
8054
AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6385
6385

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1886
1886
AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1879
1879

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1472
1472
AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1465
1465