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AMD · Ryzen

Ryzen 5 5600G

Released April 2021

A six-core Zen 3 AM4 processor with Radeon integrated graphics for compact PCs and light gaming.

Model history · 2 models, 2020–2021
  1. 2020Ryzen 5 4600GCompare
  2. 2021Ryzen 5 5600G
Cores
6/12
Boost
4.4 GHz
L3
16 MB
Power
65 W
Socket
AM4

What reviewers say

Reviews find it a good choice for an inexpensive PC without a graphics card, with integrated graphics close to the more expensive 5700G. Light games run well at modest settings, but demanding titles require compromises. Its smaller cache and PCIe 3.0 support make other Ryzen chips more attractive for a system with a separate GPU.

From techspot.com and tomshardware.com

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores
6
Threads
12
Base clock
3.9 GHz
Boost clock
4.4 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
Cores
Zen 3; Cezanne; monolithic processor with simultaneous multithreading.
Clocks
Unlocked for overclocking; configurable TDP 45–65 W.
Cache
3 MB L2; 16 MB L3.

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics
Yes
Graphics
Radeon Graphics; seven graphics cores at 1900 MHz; Vega architecture (TechSpot).

Platform

Socket
AM4
Base power
65 W
Unlocked
Yes
Cooler in the box
Yes
Memory support
DDR4; two channels; up to 3200 MT/s.
PCIe
PCIe 3.0.
Process
TSMC 7nm FinFET.
Cooler
Retail boxed processor includes AMD Wraith Stealth; maximum operating temperature 95°C. AMD records the original OEM launch on 13 April 2021; boxed DIY availability followed in August (TechSpot and Tom's Hardware).

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Six cores with simultaneous multithreading
  • Radeon integrated graphics
  • Wraith Stealth cooler in the retail box

Cons

  • PCIe 3.0 rather than PCIe 4.0
  • 16 MB L3 cache
  • AM4 rather than AM5

Closest rivals

Model
CoresBoostL3PowerSocketReleased
IntelCore i5-11400F
6/124.4 GHz12 MB65 WLGA1200Mar 2021
IntelCore i5-10400F
6/124.3 GHz12 MB65 WLGA1200May 2020
IntelCore i5-12400F
6/124.4 GHz18 MB65 WLGA1700Jan 2022

Previous model: Ryzen 5 4600G. Newer model: Ryzen 5 8600G.

Sources

  1. amd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-5000-series/am…
  2. techspot.com/review/2302-amd-ryzen-5600g
  3. tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-5-5600g-review
  4. tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-5-5600g-review/2
  5. tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-5-5600g-review/3
  6. tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-5-5600g-review/4
  7. tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-5-5600g-review/5
  8. tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-5-5600g-review/6

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