Ryzen 9 6900HX vs EPYC 72F3

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 72F3
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 180 Watt
17.16
+10.4%
Ryzen 9 6900HX
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
15.55

EPYC 72F3 outperforms Ryzen 9 6900HX by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 72F3 and Ryzen 9 6900HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking375448
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.58no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD Rembrandt (Zen 3+)
Power efficiency9.0232.68
Architecture codenameMilan (2021−2023)Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022)
Release date15 March 2021 (3 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,468no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 72F3 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz4.9 GHz
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm+6 nm
Die size8x 81 mm2208 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors33,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 72F3 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 configuration21
SocketSP3FP7
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 72F3 and Ryzen 9 6900HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 72F3 and Ryzen 9 6900HX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 72F3 and Ryzen 9 6900HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size4 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.795 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon 680M ( - 2400 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 72F3 and Ryzen 9 6900HX.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes12820

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.

EPYC 72F3 17.16
+10.4%
Ryzen 9 6900HX 15.55

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.

EPYC 72F3 27252
+10.3%
Ryzen 9 6900HX 24705

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.16 15.55
Chip lithography 7 nm 6 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 45 Watt

EPYC 72F3 has a 10.4% higher aggregate performance score.

Ryzen 9 6900HX, on the other hand, has a 16.7% more advanced lithography process, and 300% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 72F3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 6900HX in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 72F3 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 6900HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 72F3 and Ryzen 9 6900HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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