AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX review - Specs and Benchmarks

Specifications of the AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX Processor

The AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX processor, built on the Rembrandt (Zen 3+) architecture, delivers advanced performance and efficiency.

  • Release Date: The serial production of this CPU commenced on Q1/2022.
  • Technological Process: Manufactured using a state-of-the-art 6 nm process, ensuring optimal power consumption and thermal management.
  • Base Clock Frequency: Operating at a base clock frequency of 3.30 GHz, this processor is designed for demanding applications and multitasking.
  • Core Configuration: Equipped with 8 cores, the AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX excels in parallel processing capabilities.
  • Overclocked Speed: For enhanced performance, the CPU can reach an overclocked clock speed of 5.00 GHz.

Considerations for Selection

Before selecting the AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX, it is essential to verify the following components:

  • Socket Type: Ensure compatibility with the motherboard's socket type.
  • RAM Form Factor: Check the form factor of RAM modules to guarantee proper installation.
  • Power Supply Capacity: Confirm that your power supply can support the CPU's power requirements for optimal performance.
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CPU generation and family

Processor nomenclature, family, group and segment.

Name: AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX   Segment: Mobile
CPU group: AMD Ryzen 6000H
Family: AMD Ryzen   Generation: 5
Predecessor: AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX   Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Characteristics affecting directly the performance of the processor. Operating frequency and frequency in turbo mode, overclocking, hypertrading number of cores and threads. The more the better.

Frequency: 3.30 GHz   CPU Cores: 8
Turbo (1 Core): 5.00 GHz   CPU Threads: 16
Hyperthreading: Yes   Overclocking: No
Turbo (8 Cores): 4.40 GHz   Core architecture: normal
A core: --   B core: --
C core: --  

Internal Graphics

The graphics chip allows the processor to perform complex calculation and display tasks. The more memory and the higher the clock frequency, the better. 

GPU name: AMD Radeon RX 680M
GPU frequency: 2.40 GHz   GPU (Turbo): No turbo
Generation: 9   DirectX Version: 12
Execution units: 12   Shader: 768
Max. displays: 3   Technology: 6 nm
Release date: Q1/2022   Max. GPU Memory: 8 GB

Hardware codec support

Technical information that will be of interest to specialists and does not affect the performance of the processor.

h264: Decode / Encode
JPEG: Decode / Encode
VP8: Decode / Encode
VP9: Decode / Encode
VC-1: Decode
AVC: Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (8 bit): Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): Decode / Encode
AV1: Decode

Memory & PCIe

Memory type: DDR5-4800LPDDR5-6400   Max. Memory: 64 GB
ECC: No   Memory channels: 2
PCIe version: 4.0   PCIe lanes: 12

Encryption

Data encryption standards supported by CPUs

AES-NI: Yes  

Thermal Management

TDP is the maximum amount of heat generated by the processor. It is used when selecting a cooling system. The higher the TDP, the more heat the cooling system will have to dissipate.

Tjunction max.: 105 °C   TDP up: 54 W
TDP down: --   TDP (PL1): 45 W
TDP (PL2): --  

Technical details

Key processor parameters. Pay attention to the manufacturing process technology (measured in nanometers), second and third level cache (L2, L3), socket.

L3-Cache: 16.00 MB   Technology: 6 nm
Architecture: Rembrandt (Zen 3+)   Virtualization: AMD-V, SVM
Socket: FP7   Release date: Q1/2022
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)   L2-Cache: 4.00 MB
Part Number: --
ISA extensions: SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3

Devices using this processor

Devices that can use this type of processor, desktop or laptop.

Used in: Unknown
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