AMD Ryzen 5 2600 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
23.2Single-core47
31.6Multi-core39.9
40.5Gamingspec-based43.6
0 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 260010 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.9 to 31.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+24) and multi-core (+8). AMD Ryzen 5 2600 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $259
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
- Stronger single-core score: 47 vs 23
- Stronger multi-core score: 40 vs 32
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 62% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,850 vs 1,140
- 57% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,300 vs 5,300
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 12 nm | 7 nm+42% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz+15% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz+13% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 CU Vega) |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,140Bottom 10% | 1,850+62%Bottom 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Bottom 25% | 8,300+57%Bottom 41% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 980Bottom 9% | 1,470+50%Bottom 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 7,400Bottom 24% | 10,800+46%Bottom 40% |
| PassMark | 13,400Bottom 22% | 19,900+49%Bottom 37% |
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