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AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£1,500
Avg. price in US: ~$1,650
PassMark benchmark result: 22943
N. of physical cores: 8
CPU boost clock speed: 4.9 GHz

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

5.9

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5.9

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5.4
Gaming
Score components:
30.0%
5.8
PassMark single-core benchmark score
25.0%
5.3
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
20.0%
7.3
CPU boost clock speed
17.0%
3.3
L3 cache
8.0%
3.5
N. of physical cores
4.1
Video editing
Score components:
45.0%
4.3
Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
20.0%
3.5
N. of physical cores
20.0%
5.2
CPU threads
15.0%
3.3
L3 cache

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#242 in Best Mobile CPUs

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS is a high-end mobile processor based on the Zen 3+ 'Rembrandt' architecture, featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 6nm manufacturing process. It operates with a base clock of 3.3 GHz and can boost up to 4.9 GHz, while maintaining a relatively efficient 35W TDP designed for thin-and-light gaming laptops. Key characteristics include a 16MB L3 cache, support for DDR5-4800 or LPDDR5-6400 memory, and a powerful integrated Radeon 680M GPU with 12 compute units. Main pros include excellent power efficiency compared to H-series chips, strong multi-threaded performance that rivals 45W competitors, and industry-leading integrated graphics for casual gaming. However, its cons include lower single-threaded efficiency when pushed to max boost clocks, lack of an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, and it is now surpassed by newer Zen 4 and Zen 5 mobile architectures.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS

Overall score

5.9

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.

Platform

8.4

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Processor type

What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.

When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

CPU socket

What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.

When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

Chipset

What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.

When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

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CPU architecture

What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.

When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

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Performance

5.4

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N. of physical cores

What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.

When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

CPU threads

What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.

When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

Threads per core

What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.

When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

CPU boost clock speed

What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.

When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

CPU base clock speed

What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Cache & Architecture

6.3

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Semiconductor size

What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.

When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

Foundry

What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.

When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

L3 cache

What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.

When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

L2 cache

What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.

When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

L1 cache

What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.

When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

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Memory & PCIe

6.8

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DDR memory version

What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.

When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

Maximum memory speed

What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

Max memory speed (JEDEC)

What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.

When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)

What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.

When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity

What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

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Integrated Graphics

8.2

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Integrated graphics

What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.

When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

Integrated GPU model

What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.

When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Integrated GPU execution units

What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.

When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

Integrated GPU base frequency

What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.

When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

Integrated media encoders/decoders

What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.

When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

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Power & Thermal

6.7

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TDP (Thermal design power)

What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.

When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

Base power (PL1)

What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.

When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

Boost power (PL2)

What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.

When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

Tau (power duration limit)

What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.

When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

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Configurable TDP

What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.

When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS vs the average processor

Why is AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS better than the average processor?

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98.5% better multi-core performance
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (5,524 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >4700
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (5,524 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.5,524 vs 2,783
More advanced microarchitecture
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Rembrandt vs Kaby Lake).
What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.
Importance: LOW
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Rembrandt vs Kaby Lake).Rembrandt vs Kaby Lake
14% higher boost clock
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >4.7 GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.4.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
2.18x higher PassMark score
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (22,943 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >19000
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (22,943 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.22,943 vs 10,532.5
2.18x higher memory speed
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=4800 MHz
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.6400 MHz vs 2933 MHz
8 more CPU threads
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 16+
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.16 vs 8
29.6% better single-core performance
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,218 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >3200
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,218 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,218 vs 2,483
50% smaller process node
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a lower process node than the average processor (6 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <10 nm
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a lower process node than the average processor (6 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.6 nm vs 12 nm
98.5% better multi-core performance
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (5,524 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
14% higher boost clock
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
2.18x higher PassMark score
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (22,943 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
8 more CPU threads
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
29.6% better single-core performance
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,218 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
81.9% higher multi-core score
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,719 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
26.9% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (614 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
25.3% higher single-core score
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,843 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
2 more CPU cores
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
More advanced microarchitecture
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Rembrandt vs Kaby Lake).
50% smaller process node
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a lower process node than the average processor (6 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
More advanced foundry
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 6 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
2x larger L3 cache
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
2.65x more transistors
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has more transistors than the average processor (13.1 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
16.7% more L3 per core
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
60% larger L2 cache
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
33.3% larger L1 cache
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
2.18x higher memory speed
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
Newer PCIe version
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
4 more PCIe lanes
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
Newer DDR support
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
67.7% higher memory bandwidth
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (76.8 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
Better integrated GPU
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon 680M vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
1 more supported displays
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
5 °C lower CPU temperature
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
22.2% lower base power
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

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Why is AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS worse than the average processor?

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Older TPM support
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
16.9% larger die size
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher die size than the average processor (208 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
Limited PCIe bifurcation
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x8/x4/x4, x2/x2, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
50% fewer GPU execution units
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
5 °C lower TJ Max
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
6x more expensive
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS is more expensive than the average processor (£1,500 vs £250).
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS is more expensive than the average processor (£1,500 vs £250).£1,500 vs £250
5 °C lower TJ Max
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=100 °C
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
29.4% worse value for money
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has worse value for money than the average processor (4.92 vs 6.367).
What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has worse value for money than the average processor (4.92 vs 6.367).4.92 vs 6.37
16.9% larger die size
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher die size than the average processor (208 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <150 mm²
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a higher die size than the average processor (208 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².208 mm² vs 178 mm²
Older TPM support
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
What it is: The kind of TPM security support associated with the processor or its platform.
When it matters: When operating-system requirements, device encryption, enterprise security, or platform trust features matter.
Importance: LOW
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
50% fewer GPU execution units
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=24
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.12 vs 24
Limited PCIe bifurcation
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x8/x4/x4, x2/x2, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
What it is: The supported ways PCIe lanes can be split across multiple slots or devices.
When it matters: When you plan multiple expansion cards or NVMe adapters.
Importance: LOW
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x8/x4/x4, x2/x2, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).x8/x4/x4, x2/x2, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS?

High performance-per-watt efficiency, making it ideal for thin and light laptops
Excellent integrated graphics performance with the RDNA 2-based Radeon 680M
Strong multi-threaded performance that matches or exceeds previous-generation 45W parts at a lower 35W TDP
Support for modern platform features including DDR5 memory, PCIe 4.0, and USB4
Quiet and cool operation in many laptop designs compared to high-power Intel competitors

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS?

Lower single-threaded performance and IPC compared to Intel's 12th-gen Alder Lake P-cores
Performance does not scale as effectively as competitors at higher power levels (above 45W)
Relatively minor architectural leap over the previous Zen 3 generation
Reported software and stability issues in some early laptop implementations, such as sleep/hibernation bugs
Weaker media engine support for specific creative tasks like live playback in Adobe Premiere compared to Intel QuickSync

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AMD's Ryzen 9 6900HS Rembrandt Benchmarked - Zen3 Power and Performance Scaling

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, featuring the 6nm "Rembrandt" architecture and Zen 3+ cores, offers refined, efficient performance for high-end laptops, focusing on power management with 8 cores and 16 threads. A major highlight is the integrated Radeon 680M iGPU (RDNA 2), which delivers significant generational gains and outperforms competitors in gaming, alongside support for DDR5, PCIe...Read more

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AMD Ryzen 6000 laptops tested: 5 key things you need to know - PCWorld

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AMD Ryzen 6000 Mobile CPU Benchmarked: The Bronze Medal Ain’t Bad - PCMag

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AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS review: Game-changing performance for tiny laptops - PCWorld

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02/06/2023

Corsair Voyager a1600 Review: 2022 AMD High-End Hardware in a Sleek Aluminium Case

The Corsair Voyager a1600 is a premium all-AMD Advantage gaming laptop featuring a Ryzen 9 6900HS, Radeon RX 6800M, and a 16-inch 240Hz QHD+ display housed in a thin, 20mm anodized aluminum chassis. Key features designed for creators include a unique S-Key Macro Bar driven by Elgato Stream Deck software, a tactile Cherry MX mechanical keyboard, and a large, high-quality trackpad....Read more

computerbase.de

04/03/2022

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS Review: Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, featuring the "Rembrandt" architecture, is a highly efficient processor that thrives at power levels below 45 Watts, utilizing a 6 nm node and DDR5 to improve upon previous Zen 3 designs. While offering strong multi-threaded performance-per-watt that competes with Intel's Alder Lake-H at lower TDPs, the chip boasts superior integrated graphics with the RDNA...Read more

computerbase.de

04/03/2022

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS Review: Benchmarks and Test Results

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, featuring the Zen 3+ "Rembrandt" architecture and 6nm process, delivers optimized performance for thin, high-performance laptops with support for DDR5 and USB4. It offers a 6-10% multi-threaded boost over predecessors and excellent 35W-45W efficiency, although it lacks an IPC increase and trails Intel’s 12th-gen in single-core performance. Key advantages...Read more

computerbase.de

04/03/2022

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS Review: Rembrandt's sweet spot is below 45 Watts

The ComputerBase review of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (Rembrandt) highlights the 6nm 8-core processor's 35-watt TDP as its "sweet spot," providing top-tier efficiency for thin and light notebooks, often surpassing Intel Alder Lake-H competitors in multi-threaded tasks at lower power limits. The RDNA 2-based Radeon 680M integrated GPU delivers a significant performance leap, doubling...Read more

cpubenchmark.net

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AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS - CPU Performance Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS is a high-performance 8-core/16-thread mobile processor based on the 6nm Zen 3+ architecture, operating at a 35W TDP for thin and light laptops. It features the integrated RDNA 2-based Radeon 680M graphics, which offers a significant performance leap over previous generations, alongside support for modern standards like DDR5 and USB4. While highly efficient,...Read more

lemondeinformatique.fr

21/02/2022

AMD Ryzen 6900HS Review: Stunning Performance in a Laptop

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS is a 6nm Zen 3+ mobile processor featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, and integrated RDNA 2-based Radeon 680M graphics. It provides high-end performance with exceptional power efficiency in the 35W TDP range, making it ideal for thin, high-performance laptops. Key advantages include superior performance-per-watt over predecessors, DDR5/PCIe 4.0 support, and strong...Read more

tomsguide.fr

01/03/2022

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402) Review: A Compact AMD Gaming PC

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402) is a 14-inch, all-AMD gaming laptop featuring a Ryzen 9 6900HS and Radeon RX 6800S, praised for its powerful performance within a compact, stylish 1.7kg chassis. Key advantages include the high-quality 16:10 Nebula Display, added 720p webcam, and improved, responsive touchpad. However, the machine faces "cons" regarding high operating temperatures...Read more

global.techradar.com

15/06/2022

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) Hands-on

The 2022 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is a premier 14-inch, all-AMD gaming laptop featuring a Ryzen 9 6900HS processor and Radeon RX 6700S/6800S graphics, delivering stellar performance. Notable upgrades include a vibrant 16:10 QHD+ 500-nit display, a 720p webcam, and a 180-degree hinge. The device boasts exceptional battery life for a gaming laptop, lasting over 10 hours in tests, along...Read more

journaldugeek.com

07/04/2022

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2022 Review: Gone with the wind... and winning by a mile!", "Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) Test: Blowing away the competition!

The 2022 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is a top-tier 14-inch gaming laptop, featuring an all-AMD "Advantage Edition" configuration with a Ryzen 9 6900HS and Radeon RX 6800S, making it ideal for gamers and creators seeking high performance in a portable design. The laptop boasts a 16:10 120Hz QHD Nebula Display with 500 nits brightness, great speakers, a better webcam, and an updated, larger...Read more

clubic.com

19/03/2026

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 2022 Review: Moving Upscale with All-AMD Firepower

The 2022 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 features an "all-AMD" architecture, combining a Ryzen 9 6900HS and Radeon RX 6800S to deliver high-end performance in a 14-inch, 1.65kg-1.75kg chassis. Key improvements include a bright 16:10 display, a 50% larger trackpad, and the addition of a 720p webcam, with a MUX switch added for enhanced gaming performance. However, the review notes significant...Read more

frandroid.com

17/10/2022

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 2022 (GA402R) Review: Our Full Verdict", "ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 2022 (GA402R) Review: The Complete Report

Frandroid's review of the 2022 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 highlights a premium, compact design with an all-AMD configuration (Ryzen 9, Radeon 6800S) that solidifies its status as a top-tier portable gaming machine. Key improvements include a high-quality 16:10 Nebula Display with 120Hz refresh, the addition of a MUX Switch for better performance, and excellent battery life exceeding 10...Read more

cpubenchmark.net

29 de marzo de 2026 (Actualizado)

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS CPU Performance Tests

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS is a Zen 3+ (Rembrandt) 8-core/16-thread processor designed for slim gaming laptops, featuring strong multi-threaded performance and integrated Radeon 680M graphics based on RDNA 2, which provides a significant boost to onboard graphics capabilities. Key advantages include exceptional power efficiency in the 35W range, supporting DDR5, PCIe 4.0, and USB4,...Read more

profesionalreview.com

16/02/2022

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and RX 6800S spotted in new benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS is a 6nm "Rembrandt" Zen 3+ processor designed for thin and light laptops, offering a strong balance of performance and efficiency at 35W, supported by DDR5, PCIe 4.0, and USB4. A major highlight is the Radeon 680M integrated graphics (RDNA 2), which delivers double the performance of previous generations and outperforms competitors' iGPUs by 35–40%. While the...Read more

geeknetic.es

17/02/2022

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS: How Zen 3+ Achieves 260% More Performance Per Watt

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (Zen 3+) delivers exceptional efficiency through a 6nm process and 35W TDP, achieving up to 2.62x higher performance-per-watt than competitors in specific scenarios, yielding roughly 83% of rival high-power chip performance at a fraction of the power. Key advantages include this superior efficiency and the powerful RDNA 2-based Radeon 680M integrated GPU,...Read more

digitalworlditalia.it

18/02/2022

Ryzen 9 6900HS Review: Laptop Performance and Battery Life

The AMD Ryzen 6000 "Rembrandt" series transitions to a 6nm process and Zen 3+ architecture, emphasizing efficiency with over 50 new power management features. A major pro is the integrated RDNA 2 graphics, offering up to twice the performance of previous generations for 1080p gaming on thin-and-light laptops. The processors also support modern standards like DDR5, PCIe Gen 4, and...Read more

hardware.info

11/11/2022

Corsair Voyager A1600 Review: Is Corsair's first laptop worth 3500 euros?

The Corsair Voyager a1600 is a premium 16-inch "AMD Advantage" gaming laptop aimed at streamers, featuring a Ryzen 9 6900HS CPU, Radeon RX 6800M GPU, and a unique, Elgato-powered S-Key macro bar. Key strengths include a 240Hz QHD+ display, a stellar Cherry MX mechanical keyboard, robust build quality, and a built-in Slipstream wireless receiver. However, for its roughly €3,500 price...Read more

tweakers.net

17/02/2022

The first AMD Ryzen 6000 benchmarks - everything about Zen 3+ and the platform

The AMD Ryzen 6000 series ("Rembrandt") for laptops introduces the Zen 3+ architecture and RDNA 2-based Radeon 600M graphics, focusing on high-efficiency performance on a refined 6nm process. Key advantages include extensive power management for improved battery life, plus modern platform support for DDR5/LPDDR5, PCIe 4.0, and USB4. Integrated graphics, particularly the Radeon 680M,...Read more

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