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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G — Benchmarks & Specs

6 cores12 threads65W TDP$259 MSRP2021

Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 5 5600G?

In PassMark CPU Mark (multi) it scores 19,668 CPU Mark, per PassMark. Across all its cores it scores 11,187 points in Cinebench R23 multi, per GadgetVersus.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

Amazon listing: $199.99

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-14. Price and availability subject to change.

Read the full comparison → No GPU Required? Testing Local LLM Inference on the Ryzen 5 5600G iGPU

The Ryzen 5 5600G is a processor from the Zen 3 family released in 2021 from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 6 cores / 12 threads, boost clock of 4.4 GHz, 65W TDP. It launched with a $259 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current listings. Data on this page draws on 16 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 1 measured game frame-rate result, compiled from Notebookcheck, HardwareDB, PassMark, GadgetVersus, Geekbench Browser, The FPS Review; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Ryzen 5 5600G, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K or synthetic benchmark scores).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Ryzen 5 5600G by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Test GPU Source
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 102 fps — Not recorded The FPS Review 2022-03-17

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Ryzen 5 5600G — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark (multi) 19,668 CPU Mark PassMark 2026-04-23
PassMark CPU Mark 19,654 points PassMark Software 2026-06-12
Cinebench R23 multi 11,187 points GadgetVersus 2022-01-11
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core 10,551 points Notebookcheck 2026-04-18
Cinebench R23 multi 10,551 points HardwareDB 2026-06-14
Geekbench 6 multi 8,288 points Geekbench Browser 2026-08-14
Geekbench 6 multi 8,214 points Notebookcheck 2026-10-05
Geekbench 6 multi 7,674 points HardwareDB 2026-06-14
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 3,178 points PassMark Software 2026-10-06
Geekbench 6 single 1,982 points Notebookcheck 2026-10-05

Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 5600G

Systems with the Ryzen 5 5600G

Laptops and desktops that ship with the Ryzen 5 5600G — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.

Full Specifications

PCIeGen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
Cores6
PPT61 W
TDP65 W
MarketDesktop
SocketAMD Socket AM4
Threads12
CodenameCezanne
Process7 nm
L3 cache16 MB
Spec sourceTechPowerUp CPU Database
Transistors10700 million
Base clock3.9 GHz
Memory supportDDR4
Boost clock4.4 GHz
Memory rated speed3200 MT/s
Integrated graphicsRadeon Graphics 448SP

Ryzen 5 5600G — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 5 5600G best used for?
Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core Zen 3-family processor. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.
When was the Ryzen 5 5600G released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Ryzen 5 5600G launched in 2021 at a $259 MSRP. Street prices drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Ryzen 5 5600G benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the Ryzen 5 5600G have, and how does it benchmark?
Ryzen 5 5600G has 6 cores and 12 threads. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the Ryzen 5 5600G?
Amazon listings for the Ryzen 5 5600G are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 5600G section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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