Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS vs Ryzen 7 6800HS

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 PRO 6950HS

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

104%

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

100%

#154

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

98%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

96%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

96%

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

92%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 6800HS

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

126%

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

118%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

116%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

110%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

106%

#24

Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

96%

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

89%

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 7 6800HS in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS	Ryzen 7 6800HS
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS	Ryzen 7 6800HS
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 6800HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS and Ryzen 7 6800HS

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (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: 22,781 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 6800HS

The Ryzen 7 6800HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 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: 22,652 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS and Ryzen 7 6800HS share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 6800HS — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). Both are built on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture using a 6 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS scores 22,781 against the Ryzen 7 6800HS's 22,652 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS	Ryzen 7 6800HS
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+4%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+3%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	6 nm	6 nm
Architecture	Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022)	Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark	22,781	22,652
Cinebench R23 Multi	14,670	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,903	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,609	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FP7 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS	Ryzen 7 6800HS
Socket	FP7	FP7
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: Yes (Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS) / not specified (Ryzen 7 6800HS). The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Ryzen 7 6800HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS targets Mobile.