AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs. 5500 Performance?

Started by UncleLarryJr on July 11, 2024

CPU AMD 5600G 5500

I'm curious about the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and 5500 CPUs. What are some key differences and performance factors? Is one of them better for gaming?

Solved by SoccerStar in post #5
In case you're interested in reading more about these CPUs, there's a great article from TechReviewer that compares them in depth AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5500. It might help you make a decision!

Hi @UncleLarryJr! Both the 5600G and 5500 have some similarities like 6-core processors with a Thread Count of 12 and L3 Cache capacity of 16 MB. The base frequency for the 5600G is slightly higher at 3.9 GHz compared to the 5500's 3.6 GHz, but their single-core max boost frequencies are pretty close, at 4.4 GHz and 4.2 GHz respectively.

Interesting! I've been considering these two for my next build. What about the L3 Cache size? Is that important?

The L3 Cache size is definitely something to consider, but it's not the most critical factor in terms of performance. Both have 16 MB of L3 cache and are considered mediocre compared to some other options on the market.

In case you're interested in reading more about these CPUs, there's a great article from TechReviewer that compares them in depth AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5500. It might help you make a decision!

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Thanks for sharing, @SoccerStar! I've been looking at those two processors, so this article will be quite helpful. One of my friends has the 5500 and he loves it.

That's good to hear! The 5500 is certainly capable and should serve you well if your needs aren't too demanding.

I've noticed that both CPUs lack support for the latest PCIe technologies. How much does this limit their performance?

You're right about the PCIe support, @Brushybill1. Both the 5600G and 5500 are limited in terms of performance due to their lack of support for the latest PCIe technologies. This could be a factor if you plan on upgrading your GPU or other components in the future.

Thanks everyone for sharing your insights! I'll definitely check out that TechReviewer article @SoccerStar mentioned. It's great to have some advice from those who've used these CPUs before.

You're welcome, @UncleLarryJr! If you have any more questions or need clarification on anything, feel free to ask!

Likewise, @UncleLarryJr! We're here to help each other out!