AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
49.2Single-core47
41.1Multi-core39.9
60.3Gamingspec-based43.6
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 56001 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 wins this desktop processor face-off, 48.3 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+2) and multi-core (+1). AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 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 5600
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $259
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
- 11% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | 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 5600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz+11% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 CU Vega) |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | 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 5600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950+5%Bottom 49% | 1,850Bottom 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,800+6%Bottom 44% | 8,300Bottom 41% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,490+1%Bottom 43% | 1,470Bottom 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,900+1%Bottom 41% | 10,800Bottom 40% |
| PassMark | 21,500+8%Bottom 39% | 19,900Bottom 37% |
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