AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
43.4Single-core47
38.6Multi-core39.9
42.4Gaming43.6
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 55007 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.9 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+4) and Multi-core (+1). AMD Ryzen 5 5500 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 5500
- Lower launch price: $159 vs $259
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
- Stronger Single-core score: 47 vs 43
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| 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 5500 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+8% |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 CU Vega) |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750 | 1,850+6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,900 | 8,300+5% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,390 | 1,470+6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,100 | 10,800+7% |
| PassMark | 19,000 | 19,900+5% |
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