Ryzen 9 4900HS vs Core i9-11900T
Ryzen 9 4900HS
Core i9-11900T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 4900HS
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-11900T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 4900HS | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($413) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 4900HS | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($413) |
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 Ryzen 9 4900HS and Core i9-11900T
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.
Core i9-11900T
The Core i9-11900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,620 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 9 4900HS and Core i9-11900T share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 9 4900HS versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i9-11900T — a 13% clock advantage for the Core i9-11900T (base: 3 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Ryzen 9 4900HS uses the Renoir (Zen 2) (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i9-11900T uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 4900HS scores 18,793 against the Core i9-11900T's 18,620 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 9 4900HS. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 4900HS vs 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-11900T.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 4900HS | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+100% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (Zen 2) (2020) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 18,793 | 18,620 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,200 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 4900HS uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-11900T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR4-4266 memory speed. The Core i9-11900T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Ryzen 9 4900HS) vs 20 (Core i9-11900T) — the Core i9-11900T offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 4900HS | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4-4266 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 20+150% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i9-11900T supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 9 4900HS) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-11900T). Both include integrated graphics — Vega 8 (Ryzen 9 4900HS) and Intel UHD Graphics 750 (Core i9-11900T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 4900HS targets Mobile High-End, Core i9-11900T targets Low Power High Perf Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 4900HS | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Vega 8 | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Mobile High-End | Low Power High Perf Desktop |
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