AMD Ryzen 9 4900H and 4900HS: Powerful Mobile CPUs for Gamers and Creators
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AMD has expanded its Ryzen 4000 Mobile Series with the introduction of two new high-performance CPUs: the Ryzen 9 4900H and the Ryzen 9 4900HS. These processors, along with the previously announced Ryzen 7 4800H, aim to deliver desktop-level performance in a mobile form factor.
AMD initially unveiled the Ryzen 4000 Mobile Series at CES 2020, providing limited details about the Ryzen 7 4800H. Now, the company has revealed more information about the entire lineup, including the powerful Ryzen 9 4900H and 4900HS.
| Processor | Cores/Threads | Base/Boost Clock Speed | Graphics Cores | Graphics Clock Speed | TDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 9 4900H | 8/16 | 3.3/4.4GHz | 8 | 1750MHz | 45W |
| Ryzen 9 4900HS | 8/16 | 3.0/4.3GHz | 8 | 1750MHz | 35W |
| Ryzen 7 4800H | 8/16 | 2.9/4.2GHz | 7 | 1600MHz | 45W |
| Ryzen 7 4800HS | 8/16 | 2.9/4.2GHz | 7 | 1600MHz | 35W |
| Ryzen 5 4600H | 6/12 | 3.0/4.0GHz | 6 | 1500MHz | 45W |
| Ryzen 5 4600HS | 6/12 | 3.0/4.0GHz | 6 | 1500MHz | 35W |
Targeting High-End Gamers and Content Creators
These new Ryzen 9 processors target demanding users, including gamers and content creators. Both the 4900H and 4900HS boast 8 cores and 16 threads, reaching boost clock speeds of up to 4.4GHz and 4.3GHz, respectively. The 4900HS is designed for thinner and lighter laptops with its lower 35W TDP, while the 4900H offers slightly higher performance with a 45W TDP.
AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS performance
Performance Benchmarks
AMD’s internal testing shows the Ryzen 9 4900HS outperforming the Intel Core i9-9880H in several key areas. These include a 28% advantage in Cinebench R20, a 23% improvement in HandBrake video transcoding, a 56% lead in Blender rendering, and a 32% boost in audio encoding. However, the Intel Core i9-9880H maintained an 8% lead in PCMark 10 DCC, a benchmark measuring overall content creation performance.
Gaming Performance
AMD claims the Ryzen 9 4900HS, paired with an RTX 2060 MaxQ, can easily surpass 60FPS in AAA games. Furthermore, the new Ryzen 9 CPUs support AMD’s SmartShift technology when combined with Radeon RX graphics cards. This technology dynamically shifts power between the CPU and GPU for optimal performance.
AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS gaming performance
AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS gaming benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS in games
Ryzen 7 4800H Performance
AMD also highlighted the Ryzen 7 4800H’s performance, claiming it surpasses the Intel Core i7-9750H by 46% in Cinebench R20 nT and even outperforms the Core i9-9880H by about 11%. In most tests, including content creation and gaming workloads, the Ryzen 7 4800H generally outperforms Intel’s i7-9750H.
Availability
The Ryzen 9 4900HS will debut in the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, a unique laptop featuring an AniMe Matrix LED display on the lid.
Conclusion
The new AMD Ryzen 9 4900H and 4900HS processors promise significant performance gains for laptops, targeting gamers and content creators. With impressive benchmark results and support for innovative technologies like SmartShift, these CPUs represent a strong challenge to Intel’s mobile offerings. The availability of the Ryzen 9 4900HS in the ROG Zephyrus G14 further solidifies AMD’s commitment to delivering high-performance mobile computing solutions.
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