AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

TOPGPU|06 Feb 2024 7:00 am

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X are both great mid-range processors, but there are some key differences between them. The 5600G has integrated Vega graphics, making it a great option for budget-conscious builds or those looking to build a small form-factor HTPC. However, the 5600X offers better CPU performance overall, as it has higher clock speeds and more cache. If you need strong CPU performance, then the 5600X is the better choice. If you’re looking for a more affordable option with integrated graphics, then the 5600G is a solid choice.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

Pros:

Includes integrated graphics, making it a good choice for budget builds or HTPCs.

Lower power consumption than the 5600X.

Cons:

Slower CPU performance than the 5600X.

Lower boost clock speed than the 5600X.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Pros:

Faster CPU performance than the 5600G.

Higher boost clock speed than the 5600G.

Supports overclocking.

Cons:

Does not include integrated graphics, so a dedicated graphics card is required.

Higher power consumption than the 5600G.

Core parameters

Release Date	Q2'2021	November 5, 2020
Applicable type	Desktop	Desktop
Instruction Set	x86-64	x86-64
Processor Number	1	1
Integrated Graphics	Vega 7 Graphics	None

CPU Performance

Number of Cores	6	6
Number of Threads	12	12
Base Clock	3.9 GHz	3.7 GHz
Maximum Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.6 GHz
L1 Cache	384 KB	384 KB
L2 Cache	3 MB	384 KB
L3 Cache	16 MB	32 MB
TDP	65W	65W

Memory Parameters

Memory Type	DDR4	DDR4
Memory Speed	Up to 3200 MHz	Up to 3200 MHz
Maximum Memory Capacity	128 GB	128 GB

Package

Socket	AM4	AM4
Package Size	40 x 40 mm	40 x 40 mm

Graphics Card Parameters

Graphics Processor	AMD Radeon™ Vega 7 Graphics	None
Graphics Clock	Up to 1900 MHz	None
Number of Stream Processors	7	None
Graphics Memory	Up to 2 GB GDDR6	None