AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX vs Intel Core i7-980X

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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 i7-980X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-980X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX Name Intel Core i7-980X
AMD Ryzen 9 Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
5 Generation 1
AMD Ryzen 6000H/7035H Group Intel Core i7 900
 
 

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 i7-980X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-980X is 3.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.33 GHz
16 Threads 12
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 6
8x Zen 3+ Cores 6x
 
 

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 i7-980X does not have integrated graphics.
2.0 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2022 Release date --
12 Direct X --
AMD Radeon RX 680M GPU name
6 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
768 Shaders --
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Execution units --
9 Generation --
2.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

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 24.0 GB distributed across 3 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 3
64.0 GB Max. Memory 24.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR3-1066
 
 

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 130 W watts.
54 W TDP up None
95 °C Tjunction max --
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 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 i7-980X is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2010
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L2-Cache 1.5 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Rembrandt (Zen 3+) Architecture Gulftown
6 nm Technology 32 nm
FP7 Socket LGA 1366
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 1059 $
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