Ryzen 5 5600 against Ryzen 5 5600G
Ryzen 5 5600 leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 5 5600 leads in games by 18%.
- The Ryzen 5 5600 has 4% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Ryzen 5 5600 is 5% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 5 5600 typically costs $10 less.
- Per dollar, the Ryzen 5 5600 is the better buy: 48.5 points per $100 against 40.4.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 5600 | Ryzen 5 5600G | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 48 | 44 | 4 ptsleft |
| Gaming | 53 | 45 | 8 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 26 | 25 | 1 ptsleft |
| Single-core | 64 | 61 | 3 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 48.5 | 40.4 | 20%left |
| Typical price | $99 | $109 | $10left |
| Cores | 6 | 6 | level |
| Threads | 12 | 12 | level |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz | level |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 88 W | level |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Ryzen 5 5600 | 52 vs 49 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Ryzen 5 5600 | 46 vs 43 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 5 5600 | 54 vs 48 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 5 5600 | 52 vs 46 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 5 5600 | 52 vs 45 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Ryzen 5 5600 | 41 vs 38 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Ryzen 5 5600 | 36 vs 34 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Ryzen 5 5600 | 46 vs 41 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Ryzen 5 5600 | 40 vs 38 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 5600 | Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Zen 3 (Vega 7) |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 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 | $99 | $109 |