AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX 8 core processor released in Q1/2022 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X which has 32 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2019. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (35) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
AMD Ryzen 6000H/7035H (20) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
5 | Generation | 3 |
Rembrandt (Zen 3+) | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (4.90 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X clocks with 3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
8 | Cores | 32 |
16 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
4.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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AMD Radeon 680M | GPU | no iGPU |
2.00 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
2.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9 | GPU Generation | -- |
6 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
12 | Compute units | -- |
768 | Shader | -- |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Radeon 680M | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
LPDDR5-6400, DDR5-4800 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
23.6 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 280 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
54 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 6 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is at 144.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
6 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
FP7 | Socket | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
-- | Release price | 1969 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
8C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
8C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
8C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
8C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
AMD Radeon 680M @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
@ 0.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
8C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
Unknown | Unknown |