Ryzen 5 5500 against Ryzen 5 5600G
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 5 5500 leads in games by 4%.
- The Ryzen 5 5600G has 4% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen 5 5600G are level on single-core.
- The Ryzen 5 5500 typically costs $30 less.
- Per dollar, the Ryzen 5 5500 is the better buy: 55.7 points per $100 against 40.4.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 5500 | Ryzen 5 5600G | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 44 | 44 | level |
| Gaming | 47 | 45 | 2 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 24 | 25 | 1 ptsright |
| Single-core | 60 | 61 | 1 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 55.7 | 40.4 | 38%left |
| Typical price | $79 | $109 | $30left |
| Cores | 6 | 6 | level |
| Threads | 12 | 12 | level |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz | 5%right |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 88 W | level |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 5 5500 | 47 vs 45 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 5500 | Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Zen 3 (Vega 7) |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 65 / 88 W |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Built-in graphics | No | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Typical price | $79 | $109 |