AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs Intel Core i5-11400
47Single-core38.6
39.9Multi-core36.5
43.6Gaming36.7
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600G2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.9 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+8) and gaming (+7). Intel Core i5-11400 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 5600G
- Stronger Single-core score: 47 vs 39
- Stronger Multi-core score: 40 vs 37
- Stronger gaming score: 44 vs 37
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 50% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400
- 75% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 88 W
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $259
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 154 W+75% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+50% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 CU Vega) | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 1,900 MHz+46% | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 4+33% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,850+19%Top 45% | 1,560Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,300+32%Top 52% | 6,300Top 66% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,470+11%Top 47% | 1,330Top 54% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,800+6%Top 53% | 10,200Top 55% |
| PassMark | 19,900+17%Top 46% | 17,000Top 58% |
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