AMD Ryzen 5 6600U vs Intel Core i9-10980HK

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Performance
Ryzen 5 6600U
12,17133% of 36,991
Core i9-10980HK34% better
16,26844% of 36,991

The Core i9-10980HK has 34% better performance than the Ryzen 5 6600U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 5 6600U
No data available
Core i9-10980HK
25.321% of 121.53

The Core i9-10980HK has 21% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen 5 6600U CPU

The AMD Ryzen 5 6600U is a 6-core (12-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2022. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 5 lineup, which is based on the Zen 3+ microarchitecture. The 6600U is compatible with AMD Socket FP7 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon 660M integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 5 6600U supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 5 6600U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 16 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 5 6600U features 6 total cores which can process 12 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.9 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.5 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 5 6600U includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon 660M. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Ryzen 5 6600U has the 194th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 32.90% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i9-10980HK CPU

The Intel Core i9-10980HK is an end-of-life 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2020 with a suggested retail price of $643. It is part of Intel's Core i9 lineup, which is based on the Comet Lake-H microarchitecture. The i9-10980HK is compatible with Intel BGA 1440 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i9-10980HK supports DDR4 memory. In terms of cache, the Core i9-10980HK has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 16 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i9-10980HK features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.4 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.3 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i9-10980HK includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i9-10980HK has the 117th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 43.98% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 16,268 score and $643 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 25.3. This is the 143rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRyzen 5 6600UCore i9-10980HK
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesRyzen 5Core i9
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2022Q2 2020
Launch Price (MSRP)--$643
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 5 6600U
12,17133% of 36,991
Core i9-10980HK34% better
16,26844% of 36,991

The Core i9-10980HK has 34% better performance than the Ryzen 5 6600U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 5 6600U is ranked 194th with a score of 12,171, and the Core i9-10980HK is ranked 117th with a score of 16,268.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 5 6600U
No data available
Core i9-10980HK
25.321% of 121.53

The Core i9-10980HK has 48% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i9-10980HK's 25.3 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 5 6600U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i9-11950H16,377.5+35%
Core i7-1370P16,281+34%
Core i9-10980HK16,268+34%
Core i7-11850H16,156+33%
Core i5-1340P15,837.5+30%
Ryzen 7 4800U12,201+0%
Ryzen 9 4900H12,199+0%
Ryzen 5 6600U12,171
Ryzen 7 5800U12,124-0%
Core i7-1365U12,071.5-1%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 5 6600U orCore i9-10980HK
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Xeon E-2276M27.93+10%
Core i7-11370H27.51+9%
Core i7-11375H26.88+6%
Xeon E-2176M26.06+3%
Core i9-10885H25.7+2%
Core i9-10980HK25.3
Core i7-11390H24.89-2%
Core i7-1195G724.5-3%
Core i7-7920HQ17.62-30%
Core i7-4940MX8.58-66%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkRyzen 5 6600UCore i9-10980HK
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
12,171
16,268
(+33.66%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
5,339.5
9,439
(+76.78%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
1,493
1,737
(+16.34%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
233
(+13.11%)
206
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
8,310
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,977
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
16,792
(+8.48%)
15,480
CPU Mark Single-Thread
3,195
(+15.01%)
2,778
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecRyzen 5 6600UCore i9-10980HK
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryTSMCIntel
Process Size6 nm14 nm

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecRyzen 5 6600UCore i9-10980HK
SeriesRyzen 5Core i9
MicroarchitectureZen 3+Comet Lake-H
CodenameRembrandtComet Lake-H
Memory SupportDDR5DDR4
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 5 6600UCore i9-10980HK
Cores68
Threads1216
Clock Speed2.9 GHz2.4 GHz
Turbo Clock4.5 GHz5.3 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier29.0x24.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoYes

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 5 6600UCore i9-10980HK
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 KB
L3 Cache16 MB16 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecRyzen 5 6600UCore i9-10980HK
SocketAMD Socket FP7Intel BGA 1440
PCI ExpressPCIe 4.0 x20PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W45 W
Tcase Max--72 °C
TJ Max95 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecRyzen 5 6600UCore i9-10980HK
Integrated GraphicsRadeon 660MUHD Graphics
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, Boost 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.