Ryzen 9 6900HS
VS
EPYC 7F32

Ryzen 9 6900HS vs EPYC 7F32

AMD

Ryzen 9 6900HS

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2022
VS
AMD

EPYC 7F32

8 Cores16 Thrd180 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 6900HS

#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
106%
#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
101%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
101%
#84
Ryzen 9 6900HS
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#86
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
100%
#96
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
93%
#97
Core Ultra 5 226V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7F32

#458
EPYC 7573X
MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580
112%
#459
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497
111%
#460
Xeon Gold 6242R
MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779
109%
#460
Xeon E5-2686 V3
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160
109%
#462
Xeon W-2175
MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180
109%
#463
EPYC 75F3
MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799
108%
#464
Xeon W-3375
MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000
108%
#466
Xeon Platinum 8358
MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145
107%
#467
EPYC 7713
MSRP: $7060|Avg: $1299
106%
#467
EPYC 7662
MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266
106%
#469
EPYC 9554
MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795
104%
#470
Xeon Gold 6338T
MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795
103%
#471
Xeon E5-2650 v4
MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45
103%
#472
EPYC 9845
MSRP: $13564|Avg: $8670
102%
#473
EPYC 7F32
MSRP: $2100|Avg: $179
100%
#474
EPYC 9654P
MSRP: $10625|Avg: $5345
99%
#475
EPYC 9965
MSRP: $14813|Avg: $10000
98%
#476
EPYC 9745
MSRP: $12141|Avg: $10588
97%
#477
EPYC 7J13
MSRP: $7890|Avg: $150
97%
#478
EPYC 7702
MSRP: $6450|Avg: $2035
97%
#479
EPYC 7763
MSRP: $7890|Avg: $1513
97%
#480
EPYC 9734
MSRP: $9600|Avg: $6598
96%
#481
Xeon Platinum 8160M
MSRP: $5000|Avg: $350
96%
#482
Xeon 6724P
MSRP: $3622|Avg: $3622
95%
#483
EPYC 9634
MSRP: $10304|Avg: $3949
95%
#484
EPYC 7773X
MSRP: $8800|Avg: $8800
94%
#485
Xeon Gold 6258R
MSRP: $3950|Avg: $1400
93%
#486
EPYC 9175F
MSRP: $4256|Avg: $3703
92%
#488
EPYC 9534
MSRP: $8803|Avg: $2999
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($179) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The EPYC 7F32 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 9 6900HSEPYC 7F32
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($179)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)
✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 9 6900HS ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($179 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 9 6900HSEPYC 7F32
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($179)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 EPYC 7F32

AMD

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.

AMD

EPYC 7F32

The EPYC 7F32 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,253 points. Launch price was $2,100.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 9 6900HS and EPYC 7F32 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 9 6900HS versus 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 7F32 — a 22.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 6900HS (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 9 6900HS uses the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the EPYC 7F32 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 23,040 against the EPYC 7F32's 23,253 — a 0.9% lead for the EPYC 7F32. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 6900HS vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7F32.

FeatureRyzen 9 6900HSEPYC 7F32
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz+26%
3.9 GHz
Base Clock
3.3 GHz
3.7 GHz+12%
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
32 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
512 kB (per core)
Process
6 nm-14%
7 nm, 14 nm
Architecture
Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022)
Zen 2 (2017−2020)
PassMark
23,040
23,253
Cinebench R23 Multi
13,445
Geekbench 6 Single
1,854
Geekbench 6 Multi
8,732
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 6900HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7F32 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 9 6900HSEPYC 7F32
Socket
FP7
SP3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 9 6900HS) / not specified (EPYC 7F32). The Ryzen 9 6900HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the EPYC 7F32 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureRyzen 9 6900HSEPYC 7F32
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 680M
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V