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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

Explore AMD Ryzen 5 5600G technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
6.9/ 10
Technical rating

Good

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a Desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 3.9 GHz and boosts up to 4.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 19618 and a single-thread rating of 3178. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark19,618
16,471 samples
Single Thread3,178
Overall rank#1,070
of 6,054
Reference price$199.99

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Good
6.9Good

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a Desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 3.9 GHz and boosts up to 4.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 19618 and a single-thread rating of 3178. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a Desktop released in 2021. Recorded specifications include 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 4.40 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 19,618 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 19,618 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,178 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket AM4. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 65 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD Ryzen 5 5600G specifications?

The main recorded details are 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 4.40 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 19,618 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G?

Start with AM4 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Core i9-10900F @ 2.80GHzIntel19,667 points
02AMD Ryzen 7 7445HAMD19,643 points
03AMD Ryzen 7 4700GEAMD19,620 points
04AMD Ryzen 5 5600GThis CPU19,618 points
05AMD Ryzen AI 5 340AMD19,605 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Ryzen 7 7445HAMD3,710 points
02AMD Ryzen AI 5 340AMD3,702 points
03AMD Ryzen 5 5600GThis CPU3,178 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 4700GEAMD2,680 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Ryzen AI 5 340AMD700.2 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 7 7445HAMD561.2 Mark/W
03AMD Ryzen 7 4700GEAMD560.6 Mark/W
05AMD Ryzen 5 5600GThis CPU301.8 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
248,866.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
15,170.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
17,366.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
56.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
37,759.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
66,838.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
888.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
25,263.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2021
SocketAM4
Cores / threads6 / 12
Base clock3.90 GHz
Max turbo4.40 GHz
TDP65 W
Integrated graphicswith Radeon Graphics

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I6 x 32 KB
L1D6 x 32 KB
L26 x 512 KB
L316 MB