Core Ultra 7 258V vs Ryzen 9 4900HS
Core Ultra 7 258V
Ryzen 9 4900HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 258V
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 4900HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 258V | Ryzen 9 4900HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 258V | Ryzen 9 4900HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 258V and Ryzen 9 4900HS
Core Ultra 7 258V
The Core Ultra 7 258V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,947 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 9 4900HS
The Ryzen 9 4900HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 March 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-4266. Passmark benchmark score: 18,793 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 7 258V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 9 4900HS's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 258V versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 9 4900HS — a 11% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 258V (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 258V uses the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the Ryzen 9 4900HS uses Renoir (Zen 2) (2020) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 258V scores 18,947 against the Ryzen 9 4900HS's 18,793 — a 0.8% lead for the Core Ultra 7 258V. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 258V vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 4900HS.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 258V | Ryzen 9 4900HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+12% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core)+400% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-57% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Lunar Lake (2024) | Renoir (Zen 2) (2020) |
| PassMark | 18,947 | 18,793 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 10,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,750 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 7 258V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 4900HS uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5X-8533 on the Core Ultra 7 258V versus LPDDR4-4266 on the Ryzen 9 4900HS — the Core Ultra 7 258V supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 9 4900HS supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 8 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 258V | Ryzen 9 4900HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2833 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5X-8533+25% | LPDDR4-4266 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 7 258V) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 4900HS). Both include integrated graphics — Arc 140V (Core Ultra 7 258V) and Vega 8 (Ryzen 9 4900HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 258V targets Gaming, Ryzen 9 4900HS targets Mobile High-End. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 7 258V rivals Ryzen 7 8840U.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 258V | Ryzen 9 4900HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Arc 140V | Vega 8 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Gaming | Mobile High-End |
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