Ryzen 9 6900HX vs i5-4670R

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4670R
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.29
Ryzen 9 6900HX
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
15.59
+374%

Ryzen 9 6900HX outperforms Core i5-4670R by a whopping 374% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4670R and Ryzen 9 6900HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1581437
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5AMD Rembrandt (Zen 3+)
Power efficiency4.7932.79
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-4670R and Ryzen 9 6900HX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm6 nm
Die size177 mm2208 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4670R and Ryzen 9 6900HX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1364FP7
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4670R and Ryzen 9 6900HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2MMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-4670R and Ryzen 9 6900HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4670R and Ryzen 9 6900HX are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4670R and Ryzen 9 6900HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200AMD Radeon 680M
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4670R and Ryzen 9 6900HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4670R and Ryzen 9 6900HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4670R and Ryzen 9 6900HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4670R and Ryzen 9 6900HX.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-4670R 3.29
Ryzen 9 6900HX 15.59
+374%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-4670R 5233
Ryzen 9 6900HX 24768
+373%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.29 15.59
Integrated graphics card 3.06 15.98
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 6 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 45 Watt

Ryzen 9 6900HX has a 373.9% higher aggregate performance score, 422.2% faster integrated GPU, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 266.7% more advanced lithography process, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 6900HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4670R in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-4670R is a desktop processor while Ryzen 9 6900HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4670R and Ryzen 9 6900HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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