Intel Core i7-4600M | AMD Ryzen 5 6600H | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-4600M or AMD Ryzen 5 6600H - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-4600M has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-4600M was released in Q4/2013. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H was released in Q1/2022. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H (38) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 6000H/7035H (20) |
4 | Generation | 5 |
Haswell H | Architecture | Rembrandt (Zen 3+) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-4600M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4600M is 2.90 GHz (3.60 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H is at 3.30 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-4600M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 6600H |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.90 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i7-4600M or AMD Ryzen 5 6600H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4600 | GPU | AMD Radeon 660M |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.40 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.90 GHz |
7.5 | GPU Generation | 9 |
22 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
20 | Compute units | 6 |
160 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
11.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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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Intel HD Graphics 4600 | GPU | AMD Radeon 660M |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-4600M can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.8 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-4600M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 6600H |
DDR3L-1600 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400, DDR5-4800 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 23.6 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-4600M is 37 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-4600M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 6600H |
37 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 54 W |
-- | TDP down | 35 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-4600M is manufactured in 22 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H is manufactured in 6 nm and has a 19.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-4600M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 6600H |
22 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
BGA 1168 | Socket | FP7 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2013 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-4600M
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 6600H
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600M
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 6600H
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600M
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 6600H
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600M
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 6600H
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600M
Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 1.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 6600H
AMD Radeon 660M @ 1.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600M
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 6600H
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-4600M | AMD Ryzen 5 6600H |
Unknown | Unknown |