AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS vs Intel Xeon D-2752TER Comparison

The Intel Xeon D-2752TER and AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS represent two fundamentally different design philosophies: a 12-core server/workstation processor with a 77W TDP aimed at sustained throughput, and an 8-core mobile processor with a 35W TDP prioritizing power efficiency and single-thread responsiveness. The benchmark data shows a clear split: AMD wins 10 of 15 head-to-head tests, including most PassMark workloads, while Intel takes 5 wins, primarily in Cinebench R23 and specialized integer tasks. Their overall average benchmark scores are nearly identical, with the Xeon D-2752TER at 25530 and the Ryzen 9 6900HS at 25284, placing them in the 78th and 77th percentiles of all CPUs, respectively.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS dominates in this area. In PassMark single-thread tests, it scores 3237 versus the Intel Xeon D-2752TER's 1990, a 38.5% advantage for AMD. The Ryzen also wins in Cinebench R15 single-core (245 vs 230), though Intel surprisingly wins in Cinebench R23 single-core (2288 vs 1554).

Q: How do the two compare in multi-core rendering workloads?

A: The results are split by benchmark generation. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS wins with 2161 points versus 1634 for Intel (a 24.4% delta). However, in the newer Cinebench R23 multicore test, the Intel Xeon D-2752TER wins decisively with 16212 points versus 13445, giving Intel a 20.6% advantage.

Q: Which processor handles encryption and compression tasks better?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS is clearly superior in these workloads. In PassMark data encryption, AMD scores 18303 versus Intel's 13097, a 28.4% lead. For data compression, AMD scores 292842 against Intel's 227763, a 22.2% advantage.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Xeon D-2752TER has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD processor wins more benchmark comparisons overall.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock and what is the difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a significantly higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz compared to the Intel Xeon D-2752TER's 2.80 GHz. This 2.10 GHz difference explains much of AMD's single-thread performance advantage.

Q: Is there a difference in memory channel support between the two?

A: Yes. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER supports quad-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Intel also supports ECC memory, which AMD does not.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Xeon D-2752TER is built on the Ice Lake-D architecture using Intel's 10 nm process node, while the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture (codename Rembrandt) on TSMC's 6 nm node. This process advantage gives AMD a smaller die size of 208 mm² compared to Intel's unspecified die area, though Intel's process node is larger.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Intel processor allocates 80 KB of L1 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, with 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, with a smaller 16 MB shared L3 cache. Intel's larger per-core L2 cache is notable, but AMD's higher clock speeds compensate in many workloads.

Memory support marks another major divergence. The Xeon D-2752TER uses quad-channel DDR4 with ECC support and achieves 85.3 GB/s bandwidth. The Ryzen 9 6900HS uses dual-channel DDR5 without ECC, offering 76.8 GB/s. Intel's memory bandwidth advantage is offset by AMD's newer DDR5 standard.

PCIe connectivity also differs: Intel provides Gen 4 with 32 lanes (CPU only), while AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The integrated graphics situation is one-sided — the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS includes a Radeon 680M iGPU, while the Intel Xeon D-2752TER has no integrated graphics.

The market positioning is clear from the specifications. Intel targets Server/Workstation with its BGA 2579 socket, while AMD targets Mobile with Socket FP7. Intel's TDP is 77W versus AMD's 35W, reflecting the different power envelopes. The release dates also differ, with Intel launching on 2022-02-23 and AMD having no listed release date in the data.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS establishes dominance in PassMark integer math, scoring 86449 against Intel's 60881 — a 29.6% lead. This pattern repeats across floating point math (48239 vs 33533, a 30.5% advantage) and extended instructions (20015 vs 13846, a 30.8% lead). These results indicate AMD's architecture handles general arithmetic workloads significantly better.

Data-intensive operations also favor AMD heavily. Data encryption shows AMD ahead by 28.4% (18303 vs 13097), and data compression by 22.2% (292842 vs 227763). The PassMark multithread score follows suit, with AMD winning 23152 to 19102, a 17.5% margin. AMD's single-thread PassMark score of 3237 versus Intel's 1990 represents the largest performance gap in either direction at 38.5%.

Intel's wins are concentrated in specific workloads. The most dramatic is PassMark physics, where Intel scores 1777 against AMD's 1041 — a 70.7% advantage. This is Intel's largest margin of victory. Prime number finding shows Intel ahead by 65.5% (96 vs 58), indicating superior integer processing in this specific task.

Cinebench results are mixed and revealing. In R23 multicore, Intel wins with 16212 versus 13445, a 20.6% margin, but AMD wins R15 multicore by 24.4% (2161 vs 1634). The R23 single-core result is striking: Intel wins 2288 to 1554, a 47.2% advantage, despite losing R15 single-core by 6.1% (245 vs 230). Random string sorting is close, with Intel winning by just 4.2% (31802 vs 30528).

Overall, AMD wins 10 tests to Intel's 5, but the wins are not evenly distributed. AMD's victories tend to be in general-purpose and data workloads, while Intel's wins are in specialized compute tasks like physics simulation and prime number calculations, plus the newer Cinebench R23 tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification category. Core count: Intel has 12 cores and 24 threads, AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds: Intel runs at 1800 MHz base and 2800 MHz boost, while AMD runs at 3300 MHz base and 4900 MHz boost — a 1.50 GHz base and 2.10 GHz boost advantage for AMD.

Power and physical specs: Intel has a 77W TDP, AMD has 35W. Intel uses socket BGA 2579 with a 10 nm process, AMD uses Socket FP7 with a 6 nm process from TSMC. AMD's die size is 208 mm²; Intel's is not listed.

Cache hierarchy: Intel provides 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core with 20 MB shared L3. AMD provides 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core with 16 MB shared L3. Intel leads in every cache level.

Memory: Intel supports DDR4 with quad-channel bus and 85.3 GB/s bandwidth plus ECC. AMD supports DDR5 with dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth without ECC. Intel has 32 PCIe Gen 4 lanes; AMD has 20.

Other differences: Intel has no integrated graphics; AMD includes Radeon 680M. Intel targets Server/Workstation; AMD targets Mobile. Intel's launch MSRP is $1061; AMD has no listed launch MSRP. Intel was released on 2022-02-23; AMD's release date is not listed. Both have locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear division of use cases. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS is the better choice for general-purpose computing where single-thread performance and power efficiency matter. Its 38.5% lead in single-thread PassMark, combined with wins in integer math, floating point math, encryption, and compression, makes it suitable for everyday workloads and data processing. The 35W TDP also makes it viable for mobile platforms.

The Intel Xeon D-2752TER wins in specific server-oriented workloads. Its 70.7% advantage in physics and 65.5% lead in prime number finding, plus the 20.6% win in Cinebench R23 multicore, suggest strengths in scientific computing and rendering. The quad-channel DDR4 with ECC support and 85.3 GB/s bandwidth, along with 32 PCIe lanes, position it for memory-intensive server applications.

Benchmark averages tell a nuanced story. Intel's average benchmark score of 25530 is only 0.97% higher than AMD's 25284, and both sit within 0.3% of their nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS matches the Intel Core i5-13400F exactly at 0% delta, while the Intel Xeon D-2752TER is within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700.

For users prioritizing raw single-thread speed and modern memory standards, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS is the data-backed pick. For those needing ECC memory, more PCIe lanes, and superior performance in physics and prime number workloads, the Intel Xeon D-2752TER is the justified choice. The 12-core Intel processor wins only 5 of 15 head-to-head tests, but its victories are in areas that matter for specific server tasks. The AMD processor's broader benchmark dominance suggests it is the more versatile performer, despite the Intel processor's higher tier in the server market.