Ryzen 9 5900XT vs Ryzen 7 6800U

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 6800U
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
12.96
Ryzen 9 5900XT
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
27.91
+115%

Ryzen 9 5900XT outperforms Ryzen 7 6800U by a whopping 115% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 6800U and Ryzen 9 5900XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking590170
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data70.37
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Rembrandt (Zen 3+)no data
Power efficiency81.7725.16
Architecture codenameRembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$349

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 6800U and Ryzen 9 5900XT 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1632
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography6 nm7 nm
Die size208 mm22x 74 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data8,300 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 6800U and Ryzen 9 5900XT 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
SocketFP7AM4
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 6800U and Ryzen 9 5900XT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SMEno data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 6800U and Ryzen 9 5900XT are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 6800U and Ryzen 9 5900XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 680M ( - 2200 MHz)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 6800U and Ryzen 9 5900XT.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

Ryzen 7 6800U 12.96
Ryzen 9 5900XT 27.91
+115%

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.

Ryzen 7 6800U 20584
Ryzen 9 5900XT 44341
+115%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.96 27.91
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 32
Chip lithography 6 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen 7 6800U has a 16.7% more advanced lithography process, and 600% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 5900XT, on the other hand, has a 115.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen 9 5900XT is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 6800U in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 7 6800U is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 5900XT is a desktop one.


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