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AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H vs AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U. Specifications, performance, tests

Overall score
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Released
Q2/2022
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
Released
Q2/2022
Overall score
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U

Compare AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H VS AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U. Which processor delivers superior performance?

In this detailed comparison, we evaluate the specifications and benchmarks of both processors to determine the best choice for your needs. We analyze their core counts, maximum frequencies, and power consumption.

AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H boasts a maximum frequency of 3.30 GHz GHz. 8 / 16 cores that enhance multitasking capabilities.With a power consumption of 45 W W, it ensures efficient performance.Released in Q2/2022, it incorporates the latest technology for optimal efficiency.

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U features a maximum frequency of 2.70 GHz GHz. 8 / 16 cores designed for high-performance tasks.Its power consumption is 15 W W, providing a balance of power and efficiency.Launched in Q2/2022, it is built to handle demanding applications.

Differences

  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    92 left arrow score
  • Higher clock speed

    Around 18% better clock speed

    3.30 GHz left arrow 2.70 GHz
  • Higher turbo clock speed

    Around 4% better overclocked clock speed

    4.90 GHz left arrow 4.70 GHz

Positions in all rankings

Common positions AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
    71 place
  • Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
    96 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
    57 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
    82 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    174 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    202 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    34 place
  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    177 left arrow score
  • Performance per watt

    About 0.33 times less performance per watt

    15 W left arrow 45 W

Positions in all rankings

Common positions AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
    87 place
  • Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
    110 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
    76 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
    91 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    247 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    362 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    47 place
  • Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    159 place
  • Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    148 place

Specifications

Technical data
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U
CPU family and group

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

  • Family
    AMD Ryzen left arrow AMD Ryzen
  • CPU group
    AMD Ryzen 6000H left arrow AMD Ryzen 6000U
  • Segment
    Mobile left arrow Mobile
  • Generation
    5 left arrow 5
  • Predecessor
    -- left arrow AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
CPU Technical specs

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

  • CPU Cores / Threads
    8 / 16 left arrow 8 / 16
  • Core architecture
    normal left arrow normal
  • Cores
    8x Zen 3+ left arrow 8x Zen 3+
  • Hyperthreading / SMT
    Yes left arrow Yes
  • Overclocking
    No left arrow No
  • Frequency
    3.30 GHz left arrow 2.70 GHz
  • Turbo Frequency (1 Core)
    4.90 GHz left arrow 4.70 GHz
  • Turbo Frequency (8 Cores)
    4.20 GHz left arrow --
IGPU

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

  • GPU name
    AMD Radeon RX 680M left arrow AMD Radeon RX 680M
  • GPU frequency
    2.00 GHz left arrow 2.00 GHz
  • GPU (Turbo)
    2.40 GHz left arrow 2.20 GHz
  • Execution units
    12 left arrow 12
  • Shader
    768 left arrow 768
  • Max. GPU Memory
    8 GB left arrow 8 GB
  • Max. displays
    3 left arrow 3
  • Generation
    9 left arrow 9
  • Direct X
    12 left arrow 12
  • Technology
    6 nm left arrow 6 nm
  • Release date
    Q1/2022 left arrow Q1/2022
Hardware codec support

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • h264
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP8
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • AV1
    Decode left arrow Decode
  • AVC
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VC-1
    Decode left arrow Decode
  • JPEG
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
Memory specs & PCI

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U and AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

  • Memory type
    DDR5-4800LPDDR5-6400 left arrow DDR5-4800LPDDR5-6400
  • Max. Memory
    64 GB left arrow 64 GB
  • Memory channels
    4 left arrow 4
  • Bandwidth
    76.8 GB/s left arrow 76.8 GB/s
  • ECC
    No left arrow No
  • PCIe
    4.0 x 12 left arrow 4.0 x 12
  • AES-NI
    Yes left arrow Yes
Thermal Management

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

  • TDP (PL1)
    45 W left arrow 15 W
  • TDP up
    54 W left arrow 28 W
  • Tjunction max.
    95 °C left arrow 105 °C
Technologies and extensions

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    x86-64 (64 bit) left arrow x86-64 (64 bit)
  • ISA extensions
    SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 left arrow SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
  • L2-Cache
    4.00 MB left arrow 4.00 MB
  • L3-Cache
    16.00 MB left arrow 16.00 MB
  • Architecture
    Rembrandt (Zen 3+) left arrow Rembrandt (Zen 3+)
  • Documents
    Technical data sheet left arrow Technical data sheet
  • Technology
    6 nm left arrow 6 nm
  • Virtualization
    AMD-V, SVM left arrow AMD-V, SVM
  • Socket
    FP7 left arrow FP7
  • Release date
    Q2/2022 left arrow Q2/2022

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPUs

By analyzing the results from various benchmarks, you can gain a clearer understanding of the performance differences between AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U.

Compare the synthetic benchmark scores and make an informed decision on the best processor for your needs!

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Maxon's Cinebench R23 SC is a cross-platform test suite for macOs and Windows uses one CPU core, with no hypetrading
1662
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
1587
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Maxon's Cinebench R23 MC is a cross-platform test suite for macOs and Windows using a multi-core and hyperthreading
14670
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
13421
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U
Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R20 SC is a high load CPU test for long tasks on a desktop or notebook PC, uses one CPU core, with no hypetrading
642
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
595
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U
Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R20 MC is a high load CPU test for long tasks on a desktop or notebook PC, using a multi-core and hyperthreading
5711
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
5486
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 SC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
1644
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
1469
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 MC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
10609
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
7365
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The performance of the iGPU - the internal GPU in games
3686
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
3379
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U

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