AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

High-end

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX is a high-end processor. It is a high-power chip (45 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It came out in 2022.

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from $1650, at an average price of $2048.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is 107% faster and its entry price is $1 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX a good processor?

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX is a high-end processor. It is a high-power chip (45 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It ranks 72 of 286 and delivers 38.5% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the HX mean in AMD processors?

The HX marks AMD's highest-power line: 45 W, derived from desktop parts. It performs the most, at the cost of weight, noise and battery.

What year is the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX from?

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX came out in 2022.

What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX?

The closest in performance is Intel Core 7 240H.

How much does a laptop with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX cost?

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from $1650, at an average price of $2048.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is 107% faster and its entry price is $1 lower.

Specs

Model 6900HX
Manufacturer AMD
L2 cache 4 MB
Family AMD Ryzen™ 9
L3 cache 16 MB
Boost frequency 4,9 GHz
Cores 8
Threads 16
Frequency 3,3 GHz
Cache 16 MB
Cache type L2 & L3

Performance summary

#72 of 286
Relative performance 38.5%
Laptops 2
Price from $1650
Average price $2048

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also high-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 79.7% From $1649 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 89.1% From $1900 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX 77.3% From $1639 Intel Core i9-13980HX 72.6% From $1970 Intel Core i9-14900HX 70.0% From $1887

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