AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX vs Intel Processor U300E

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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 Processor U300E features 5 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Processor U series.
To use the Intel Processor U300E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
AMD Ryzen 6000H/7035H Group Intel Core i 1300P/1300U
5 Generation 13
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX Name Intel Processor U300E
AMD Ryzen 9 Family Intel Processor U
 
 

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 Processor U300E has 5 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.1 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
16 Threads 6
8x Zen 3+ Cores None
None None 0.8 GHz
8 CPU Cores 5
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 1x Raptor Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 1.1 GHz
None None 4.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 4x Gracemont
None None 3.2 GHz
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.3 GHz Frequency None
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all 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 Processor U300E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Processor U300E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
768 Shaders 384
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
6 nm Technology 10 nm
12 Direct X 12
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 48
2.0 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
9 Generation 13
2.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
AMD Radeon RX 680M GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU)
 
 

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

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 64.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-6400, DDR5-5200
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
 
 

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 15 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 55 W
None TDP down 12 W
54 W TDP up 28 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 Processor U300E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
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
6 nm Technology 10 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Rembrandt (Zen 3+) Architecture Raptor Lake U
16.0 MB L3-Cache 10.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
FP7 Socket BGA 1744
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes