AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Ryzen 5 8600G CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is 17% slower and 63% cheaper than AMD Ryzen 5 8600G.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5600
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PRICE$116.98$190.99
CPU MARK2154025293
VALUE184132
SOCKETAM4AM5
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY331389
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz6 x 4.30 GHz
TURBO4.40 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS32563878
DATEQ2/2022Q1/2024

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Is AMD Ryzen 5 5600 better than AMD Ryzen 5 8600G?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 offers a better deal than the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G by 28%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 21540. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 331. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G efficiency score is 389. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G leads by 18%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.