AMD Ryzen 9 4900H vs Intel Core i7-1260U

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Performance
Ryzen 9 4900H
12,19933% of 36,991
Core i7-1260U4% better
12,64734% of 36,991

The Core i7-1260U has 4% better performance than the Ryzen 9 4900H for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 9 4900H
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Core i7-1260U
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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen 9 4900H CPU

The AMD Ryzen 9 4900H is a 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2020. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 9 lineup, which is based on the Zen 2 microarchitecture. The 4900H is compatible with AMD Socket FP6 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Graphics 512SP integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 9 4900H supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 9 4900H 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 12 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 9 4900H 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 3.3 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.4 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 9 4900H includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon Graphics 512SP. 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 9 4900H has the 193rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 32.98% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-1260U CPU

The Intel Core i7-1260U is a 10-core (12-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2022. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Alder Lake-U microarchitecture. The i7-1260U is compatible with Intel BGA 1781 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the Iris Xe 96EU integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-1260U supports DDR4, DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-1260U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1.25 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 12 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-1260U features 10 total cores which can process 12 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The 10 cores consist of 2 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores. P-Cores are designed for high-performance tasks and E-Cores are intended for efficiency and lighter tasks. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1100.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 4.7 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 Core i7-1260U includes an integrated graphics solution called Iris Xe 96EU. 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 Core i7-1260U has the 181st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 34.19% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

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

InfoRyzen 9 4900HCore i7-1260U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesRyzen 9Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2020Q1 2022
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 9 4900H
12,19933% of 36,991
Core i7-1260U4% better
12,64734% of 36,991

The Core i7-1260U has 4% better performance than the Ryzen 9 4900H for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 9 4900H is ranked 193rd with a score of 12,199, and the Core i7-1260U is ranked 181st with a score of 12,647.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 9 4900H
No data available
Core i7-1260U
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Ryzen 9 4900H and the Core i7-1260U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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 9 4900H or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-1335U12,727+4%
Core Ultra 9 185H12,693+4%
Core i7-1260U12,647+4%
Xeon E-2276M12,568+3%
Ryzen 7 5825U12,484+2%
Ryzen 5 7530U12,224+0%
Ryzen 7 4800U12,201+0%
Ryzen 9 4900H12,199
Ryzen 5 6600U12,171-0%
Ryzen 7 5800U12,124-1%

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 9 4900H orCore i7-1260U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

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 9 4900HCore i7-1260U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
12,199
12,647
(+3.67%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
6,523
(+4.52%)
6,241
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
1,926.5
(+60.14%)
1,203
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
193
219.5
(+13.73%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
6,737
8,140
(+20.83%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,555
2,294
(+47.52%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
19,156
(+34.28%)
14,266
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,706
3,224
(+19.14%)
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 9 4900HCore i7-1260U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryTSMCIntel
Process Size7 nm10 nm
Transistors9,800 million--

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 9 4900HCore i7-1260U
SeriesRyzen 9Core i7
MicroarchitectureZen 2Alder Lake-U
CodenameRenoirAlder Lake-U
Memory SupportDDR4DDR4, DDR5
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-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 9 4900HCore i7-1260U
Cores810
Threads1612
Performance Cores (P-cores)--2
Efficient Cores (E-cores)--8
Clock Speed3.3 GHz1100.0 MHz
Turbo Clock4.4 GHz4.7 GHz
P-core Clock--1100.0 MHz
P-core Turbo Clock--4.7 GHz
E-core Clock Speed--800.0 MHz
E-core Turbo Clock--3.5 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier33.0x11.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

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 9 4900HCore i7-1260U
L1 Cache64 KB80 KB
L2 Cache512 KB1.25 MB
L3 Cache12 MB12 MB
E-core L1 Cache--96 KB
E-core L2 Cache--2 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 9 4900HCore i7-1260U
SocketAMD Socket FP6Intel BGA 1781
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0PCIe 4.0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)54 W9 W
Power Limit 1 (PL1)--9 W
Power Limit 2 (PL2)--29 W
TJ Max105 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecRyzen 9 4900HCore i7-1260U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics 512SPIris Xe 96EU
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 2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX, RdRand, TBT 2.0

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