Ryzen 9 7900 vs. Ryzen 5 5600G Performance?

Started by dheeruyadav on July 11, 2024

I've been looking at the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and the Ryzen 5 5600G for a while now, but can't decide which one to get. Any advice?

Solved by kajsaunicorn in post #3
That's true, but the Ryzen 5 5600G isn't that bad either. Check out this TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5600G for a detailed comparison of both CPUs. It might help you make up your mind.

Well, both are good CPUs, but if you're looking for more power, go for the Ryzen 9 7900! I'm using it right now and it's performing great.

That's true, but the Ryzen 5 5600G isn't that bad either. Check out this TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5600G for a detailed comparison of both CPUs. It might help you make up your mind.

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Oh, thanks for sharing that link! The 7900 seems to have more cores and cache, but what about their performance in gaming and general apps? Any experience with those?

I've been using the Ryzen 5 5600G for a few months now, and it works great for me in both gaming and everyday tasks. I haven't noticed any significant issues.

Yeah, but remember that the 7900 has a faster base frequency and PCIe 5.0 support, which could be beneficial if you plan to upgrade your GPU or storage in the future.

True, it really depends on your specific needs and budget. If you're into high-end gaming and multitasking, go for the Ryzen 9 7900. But if you're looking for something more affordable with decent performance, the Ryzen 5 5600G is a great choice.

That makes sense! Thanks to all of you for your input. I'll definitely read that TechReviewer article and see which CPU suits me best.

No problem, happy to help!

Good luck with your decision, @dheeruyadav! Let us know if you have any questions later on.