AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS

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Performance
Ryzen 9 790089% better
26,32571% of 36,991
Ryzen 5 6600HS
13,93338% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 7900 has 89% better performance than the Ryzen 5 6600HS for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 9 7900
61.3650% of 121.53
Ryzen 5 6600HS
No data available

The Ryzen 9 7900 has 50% 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 7900 CPU

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is a 12-core (24-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q1 2023 with a suggested retail price of $429. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 9 lineup, which is based on the Zen 4 microarchitecture. The 7900 is compatible with AMD Socket AM5 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Graphics integrated graphics solution and is bundled with a Wraith Prism cooler.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 9 7900 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 7900 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 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 64 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 9 7900 features 12 total cores which can process 24 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.7 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.4 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 7900 includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon 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 Ryzen 9 7900 has the 19th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 71.17% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 26,325 score and $429 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 61.36. This is the 31st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS CPU

The AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS 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 6600HS 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 6600HS 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 6600HS 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 6600HS 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 3.3 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 6600HS 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 6600HS has the 158th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 37.67% 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 7900Ryzen 5 6600HS
ManufacturerAMDAMD
SeriesRyzen 9Ryzen 5
Market SegmentDesktopMobile
Release DateQ1 2023Q1 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)$429--
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 9 790089% better
26,32571% of 36,991
Ryzen 5 6600HS
13,93338% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 7900 has 89% better performance than the Ryzen 5 6600HS for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 9 7900 is ranked 19th with a score of 26,325, and the Ryzen 5 6600HS is ranked 158th with a score of 13,933.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 9 7900
61.3650% of 121.53
Ryzen 5 6600HS
No data available

The Ryzen 9 7900 has 116% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Ryzen 9 7900's 61.36 performance per dollar ranks it 31st 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 7900 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-1270027,022+3%
Core i7-1370026,874+2%
Ryzen 9 790026,325
Core i9-12900K26,223-0%
Ryzen 5 7600X25,731-2%
Ryzen 7 7735U14,022-47%
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS13,952-47%
Ryzen 5 6600HS13,933-47%
Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H13,828-47%
Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z13,574-48%

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 7900 orRyzen 5 6600HS
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-1270077.43+26%
Core i7-13700K76.32+24%
Ryzen 7 7800X3D73.38+20%
Core i7-12700F73.3+19%
Core i7-1370069.98+14%
Ryzen 9 790061.36
Core i7-12700K61-1%
Ryzen 7 5800X3D60.66-1%
Core i9-14900K53.58-13%
Core i9-13900K52.95-14%

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 7900Ryzen 5 6600HS
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
26,325
(+88.94%)
13,933
3DMark Time Spy CPU
14,817
(+145.23%)
6,042
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
4,020
(+142.75%)
1,656
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
315
(+34.04%)
235
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
16,860
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
2,854
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
48,891
(+166.02%)
18,379
CPU Mark Single-Thread
4,154
(+33.1%)
3,121
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 7900Ryzen 5 6600HS
ManufacturerAMDAMD
FoundryTSMCTSMC
Process Size5 nm6 nm
Transistors13,140 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 7900Ryzen 5 6600HS
SeriesRyzen 9Ryzen 5
MicroarchitectureZen 4Zen 3+
CodenameRaphaelRembrandt
Memory SupportDDR5DDR5
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryYesNo

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 7900Ryzen 5 6600HS
Cores126
Threads2412
Clock Speed3.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Turbo Clock5.4 GHz4.5 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier37.0x33.0x
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 7900Ryzen 5 6600HS
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1 MB512 KB
L3 Cache64 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 9 7900Ryzen 5 6600HS
SocketAMD Socket AM5AMD Socket FP7
PCI ExpressPCIe 5.0 x24PCIe 4.0 x20
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W35 W
Package Power Tracking (PPT)88 W--
Tcase Max47 °C--
TJ Max95 °C95 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecRyzen 9 7900Ryzen 5 6600HS
Bundled CoolerWraith Prism--
Integrated GraphicsRadeon GraphicsRadeon 660M
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2MMX, 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 2

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