Ryzen 9 6900HS vs Core i5-14500T
Ryzen 9 6900HS
Core i5-14500T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 6900HS
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-14500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 6900HS | Core i5-14500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($267) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 6900HS | Core i5-14500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($267) |
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 6900HS and Core i5-14500T
Ryzen 9 6900HS
The Ryzen 9 6900HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,040 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i5-14500T
The Core i5-14500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,889 points. Launch price was $232.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 6900HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-14500T offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i5-14500T has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 9 6900HS versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-14500T — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 6900HS (base: 3.3 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Ryzen 9 6900HS uses the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i5-14500T uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 23,040 against the Core i5-14500T's 22,889 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 9 6900HS. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,854 vs 2,561, a 32% lead for the Core i5-14500T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 6900HS vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-14500T.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 6900HS | Core i5-14500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 20+75% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+2% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+94% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 24 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 6 nm-14% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 23,040 | 22,889 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,445 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,854 | 2,561+38% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,732 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 6900HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-14500T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Core i5-14500T supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FP7 (Ryzen 9 6900HS) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-14500T).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 6900HS | Core i5-14500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 6900HS has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 9 6900HS) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-14500T). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 680M (Ryzen 9 6900HS) and UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-14500T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14500T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-14500T rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 6900HS | Core i5-14500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 680M | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
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