AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX vs Intel Core i3-N305

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Performance
Ryzen 9 6900HX101% better
17,90848% of 36,991
Core i3-N305
8,92624% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 6900HX has 101% better performance than the Core i3-N305 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 9 6900HX
No data available
Core i3-N305
28.8924% of 121.53

The Core i3-N305 has 24% 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 9 6900HX CPU

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX is a 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2022. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 9 lineup, which is based on the Zen 3+ microarchitecture. The 6900HX is compatible with AMD Socket FP7 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon 680M integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 9 6900HX supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 9 6900HX 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 9 6900HX 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 4.9 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 Ryzen 9 6900HX includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon 680M. 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 6900HX has the 93rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 48.41% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i3-N305 CPU

The Intel Core i3-N305 is a 8-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2023 with a suggested retail price of $309. It is part of Intel's Core i3 lineup, which is based on the Alder Lake-N microarchitecture. The i3-N305 is compatible with Intel BGA 1264 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i3-N305 supports DDR4-3200, DDR5 memory and features a single-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 1 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i3-N305 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 96 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 6 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i3-N305 features 8 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 100.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3.8 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 i3-N305 includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 770. 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 i3-N305 has the 280th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 24.13% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 8,926 score and $309 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 28.89. This is the 124th 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 9 6900HXCore i3-N305
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesRyzen 9Core i3
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2022Q1 2023
Launch Price (MSRP)--$309
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 9 6900HX101% better
17,90848% of 36,991
Core i3-N305
8,92624% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 6900HX has 101% better performance than the Core i3-N305 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 9 6900HX is ranked 93rd with a score of 17,908, and the Core i3-N305 is ranked 280th with a score of 8,926.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 9 6900HX
No data available
Core i3-N305
28.8924% of 121.53

The Core i3-N305 has 55% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i3-N305's 28.89 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 9 6900HX or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Xeon W-10885M18,302+2%
Ryzen 7 7735HS17,941.5+0%
Ryzen 9 6900HX17,908
Core i9-11980HK17,855.5-0%
Core i5-13420H17,616-2%
Xeon E3-1505M v59,332-48%
Core i7-7820HQ9,118.5-49%
Core i3-N3058,926-50%
Core i7-7700HQ8,833-51%
Core i7-4930MX8,727.5-51%

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 6900HX orCore i3-N305
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-1370P37.17+29%
Core i7-10875H36.94+28%
Core i5-11300H34.08+18%
Core i5-1135G730.6+6%
Core i5-1038NG729.38+2%
Core i3-N30528.89
Core i7-1365U28.34-2%
Core i7-1355U28.03-3%
Xeon E-2276M27.93-3%
Core i7-11370H27.51-5%

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 6900HXCore i3-N305
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
17,908
(+100.63%)
8,926
3DMark Time Spy CPU
9,706
(+177.87%)
3,493
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
2,231
(+169.12%)
829
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
249
(+51.18%)
164.7
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
10,340
(+118.74%)
4,727
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
2,148
(+62.97%)
1,318
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
24,832
(+145.98%)
10,095
CPU Mark Single-Thread
3,441
(+54.51%)
2,227
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 6900HXCore i3-N305
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryTSMCIntel
Process Size6 nm10 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 9 6900HXCore i3-N305
SeriesRyzen 9Core i3
MicroarchitectureZen 3+Alder Lake-N
CodenameRembrandtGracemont
Memory SupportDDR5DDR4-3200, DDR5
Memory ChannelsDual-channelSingle-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 6900HXCore i3-N305
Cores88
Threads168
Clock Speed3.3 GHz100.0 MHz
Turbo Clock4.9 GHz3.8 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier33.0x1.0x
Multiplier UnlockedYesNo

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 6900HXCore i3-N305
L1 Cache64 KB96 KB
L2 Cache512 KB2 MB
L3 Cache16 MB6 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 6900HXCore i3-N305
SocketAMD Socket FP7Intel BGA 1264
PCI ExpressPCIe 4.0 x20PCIe 3.0 x9
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W15 W
TJ Max95 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecRyzen 9 6900HXCore i3-N305
Integrated GraphicsRadeon 680MUHD Graphics 770
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, FMA3, AVX-VNNI, AES-NI, EIST, Intel 64, CLMUL, RDRAND, SHA, TXT, SGX, VT-d, VT-x, 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.