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Ryzen 5 5600U

Ryzen 5
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#176
of 234
Overall Rank
#193
of 251
Value Rank
#208
of 207
Gaming Rank
#102
of 251
Productivity Rank
#102
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
6
Threads
12
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
4.2 GHz
Socket
FP6
Lithography
7nm

Cache

L1 Cache
N/A
L2 Cache
N/A
L3 Cache
16 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
15W
Base Power
N/A
Max Turbo Power
25W

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR4, LPDDR4X
Max Memory
64GB
Memory Channels
2
ECC Support
No

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
3.0
PCIe Lanes
16
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
N/A

Closest Competitors by Performance

Ryzen 5 5600U (Selected)6,118

Quick Stats

Generation
Zen 3 (Cezanne)
Release Date
1/12/2021 - 5 years old
Status
discontinued
Market Segment
Laptop

Performance Scores

Overall
6118
Efficiency407.9

Use Case Ratings

Gaming6.5/10
Productivity7/10

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,372
Cinebench R23 Multi7,582
Geekbench 6 Single2,180
Geekbench 6 Multi5,702
PassMark15,059

Console Comparison

Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%
100%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%
95%
Ryzen 5 5600U
62%
62%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
18%
18%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%
17%
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Notes

The Ryzen 5 5600U offers 6 cores and 12 threads on Zen 3 architecture with 15W TDP for thin-and-light laptops. This efficient processor delivers excellent balance between performance and battery life in ultraportable systems. Built for ultrabooks and mainstream laptops prioritizing portability and efficiency. The integrated Vega graphics handle productivity workloads effectively. Perfect for business laptops, student ultrabooks, and portable systems where battery life matters alongside capable performance. Represents excellent Zen 3 efficiency for users wanting solid productivity performance in compact, long-lasting portable systems at mainstream pricing.