AMD Ryzen 5 2600 vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
23.2Single-core48.6
31.6Multi-core46.2
40.5Gamingspec-based44.9
0 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 26009 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G wins this desktop processor face-off, 46.6 to 31.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+25) and multi-core (+15). 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 $359
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
- Stronger single-core score: 49 vs 23
- Stronger multi-core score: 46 vs 32
- 81% higher PassMark: 24,216 vs 13,400
- 52% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,494 vs 980
- 42% lower process: 7 nm vs 12 nm
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 12 nm | 7 nm+42% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+12% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.6 GHz+18% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 8) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | — |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,140Bottom 10% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Bottom 25% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 980Bottom 10% | 1,494+52%Bottom 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 7,400Bottom 24% | — |
| PassMark | 13,400Bottom 22% | 24,216+81%Bottom 44% |
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