CPULaptopReleased Jan 4, 2022

AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX

8C/16T · 5.0 GHz · 45 W

The AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX is the top model of the Ryzen 6000 mobile series. Compared with the Ryzen 9 6900HX it raises the maximum boost clock to 5.0 GHz, while keeping the eight Zen 3+ cores, 12-CU Radeon 680M graphics, 45 W default TDP and unlocked multiplier for overclocking in high-end gaming laptops.

General

Manufacturer: AMD
Model: AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
Segment: Laptop
Generation: Ryzen 6000 mobile
Codename: Rembrandt
Architecture: x86_64
Microarchitecture: Zen 3+
Release date: Jan 4, 2022
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Cores & clocks

Cores / threads: 8 cores / 16 threads
Base clock: 3.30 GHz
Boost clock: 5.00 GHz
TDP (design W): 45 W
Unlocked: ✓ Yes
L2 cache: 4 MB
L3 cache: 16 MB
Technology (nm): 6 nm
TSMC N6

Platform

Socket: FP7 / FP7r2
2-CPU (multi-socket): ✕ No
Integrated GPU: Radeon 680M
Clock: 2,400 MHz
Memory type: DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400
2-channel
Memory size: —
ECC memory: —
PCIe: PCIe 4.0 (16 lanes)

Instructions & AI

Instruction extensions: SSE4.1SSE4.2SSE4aAVXAVX2FMA3F16CAES-NIVAESVPCLMULQDQSHABMI1BMI2AMD-V
NPU: None

OS support

Windows: Windows 10Windows 11 24H2Windows 11 25H2Windows 11 26H2
ChromeOS: ChromeOS
Linux: UbuntuFedoraArch Linux
Notes: AMD lists Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit, RHEL and Ubuntu support. Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 list names this processor, the 25H2 list covers the whole Ryzen 6000 Series, and 26H2 keeps the 25H2 requirements. Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch Linux run on mainline kernels, and ChromeOS Flex installs on generic 64-bit x86 hardware.