AMD Ryzen 9 4900H vs Intel Core i9-8950HK

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Performance
Ryzen 9 4900H
12,19933% of 36,991
Core i9-8950HK7% better
13,11235% of 36,991

The Core i9-8950HK has 7% 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 i9-8950HK
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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 i9-8950HK CPU

The Intel Core i9-8950HK is an end-of-life 6-core (12-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2018. It is part of Intel's Core i9 lineup, which is based on the Coffee Lake-H microarchitecture. The i9-8950HK is compatible with Intel BGA 1440 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD 630 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i9-8950HK supports DDR4 memory. In terms of cache, the Core i9-8950HK 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 12 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i9-8950HK 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 4.7 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 i9-8950HK includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD 630. 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 i9-8950HK has the 172nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 35.45% 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 i9-8950HK
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesRyzen 9Core i9
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2020Q2 2018
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 9 4900H
12,19933% of 36,991
Core i9-8950HK7% better
13,11235% of 36,991

The Core i9-8950HK has 7% 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 i9-8950HK is ranked 172nd with a score of 13,112.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 9 4900H
No data available
Core i9-8950HK
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Ryzen 9 4900H and the Core i9-8950HK 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 i7-1355U13,147.5+8%
Ryzen 7 7730U13,137.5+8%
Core i9-8950HK13,112+7%
Core i7-9750H13,028.5+7%
Core i7-11375H12,954+6%
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.

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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 i9-8950HK
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
12,199
13,112
(+7.48%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
6,523
(+5.35%)
6,191.5
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
1,926.5
(+57.46%)
1,223.5
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
193
195
(+1.04%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
6,737
(+32.1%)
5,100
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,555
(+10.13%)
1,412
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
19,156
(+82.18%)
10,515
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,706
(+10.95%)
2,439
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 i9-8950HK
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryTSMCIntel
Process Size7 nm14 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 i9-8950HK
SeriesRyzen 9Core i9
MicroarchitectureZen 2Coffee Lake-H
CodenameRenoirCoffee Lake-H
Memory SupportDDR4DDR4
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 9 4900HCore i9-8950HK
Cores86
Threads1612
Clock Speed3.3 GHz2.9 GHz
Turbo Clock4.4 GHz4.7 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier33.0x37.0x
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 9 4900HCore i9-8950HK
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 KB
L3 Cache12 MB12 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 i9-8950HK
SocketAMD Socket FP6Intel BGA 1440
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)54 W95 W
Tcase Max--72 °C
TJ Max105 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecRyzen 9 4900HCore i9-8950HK
Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics 512SPUHD 630
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, 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.