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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£660
  • Avg. price in US: ~$650
  • PassMark benchmark result: 12966
  • N. of physical cores: 6
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.0 GHz

AMD Ryzen 5 4600U review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.7

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.6

Performance

18.0%

5.9

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.0

Platform

1.0%

7.8

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.8

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    3.7

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.6

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    2.6

    N. of physical cores

  • 2.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.3

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    2.6

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    4.0

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600U is a highly efficient mobile processor built on the 7nm Zen 2 'Renoir' architecture, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 2.1 GHz and a boost up to 4.0 GHz. Designed for thin-and-light laptops, it operates at a low 15W default TDP (configurable between 10-25W) and includes integrated Radeon RX Vega 6 graphics clocked at 1500 MHz, alongside 8 MB of L3 cache and support for dual-channel DDR4-3200 or LPDDR4-4266 memory. Its main strengths include exceptional multi-threaded performance and energy efficiency for its class, often outperforming contemporaneous 15W Intel rivals in productivity and multitasking workloads. However, its primary drawbacks are a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking, a limited PCIe 3.0 interface, and integrated graphics that, while capable for light gaming, may struggle with modern AAA titles or heavy GPU-intensive tasks compared to newer generations.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 5 4600U

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

4.7
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a technical score of 4.7 points, which is lower than that of 61% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.7

Overall score

40.0%

7.0

Price

5.4
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.4 points, which is lower than 88.4% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FP6
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U uses the FP6 CPU socket, which is older than that of 51.9% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

6
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has 6 CPU cores, which is more than 49.9% of processors and equal to 13.4% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

12
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U offers 12 CPU threads, which is more than 55.1% of processors and equal to 14.1% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.0 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U reaches a boost clock of 4.0 GHz which is lower than that of 59.8% of processors and equal to that of 5% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

6 x 2.1 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a base clock of 6x2.1 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

7 nm
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U uses a 7 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 71.5% of processors and equal to that of 10.9% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

TSMC 7 nm
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U is built on the TSMC 7 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 56.7% of processors and equal to that of 9.4% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

8 MB
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has an L3 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.8% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

3 MB
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has an L2 cache of 3 MB which is larger than that of 50.2% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

384 KB
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 45% of processors and equal to that of 15.8% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4/LPDDR4
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U supports DDR DDR4/LPDDR4, which is newer than that of 60.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

4,266 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U supports memory speeds up to 4266 MHz, which is higher than that of 61.2% of processors and equal to 2.5% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR4-4266 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR4-4266 MHz, which is higher than that of 61.3% of processors and equal to 2% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

32 GB
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon Vega 6
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U uses the Radeon Vega 6 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 68.4% of processors and equal to that in 2.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

6
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has 6 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 83.8% of processors and equal to 6.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

1,500 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has an integrated GPU clock of 1500 MHz which is higher than that of 100% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 56.2% of processors and equal to 9.5% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

15 W
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

15 W
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.2% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

25 W
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a boost power of 25 W which is lower than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 10-25 W
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600U vs the average processor

  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • 60.9% lower boost power
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.25 W vs 64 W
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.7 nm vs 12 nm
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
  • 4 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.12 vs 8
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Renoir vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Renoir vs Kaby Lake).Renoir vs Kaby Lake
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4 vs DDR4).
    What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: DDR5

    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4 vs DDR4).DDR4/LPDDR4 vs DDR4
  • 4 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Renoir vs Kaby Lake).
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 12.4% smaller die size
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower die size than the average processor (156 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4 vs DDR4).
  • 45.4% higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4,266 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 4.29x higher GPU clock speed
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (1,500 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 60.9% lower boost power
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 72.4% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,323 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 7% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 10.1% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,323 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 4.6% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,368 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 5.4% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (458 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 7 lower clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 50% less memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 75% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (6 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 72.4% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,323 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,323 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,323 vs 4,793
  • 7% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.4.0 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 2.64x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U is more expensive than the average processor (£660 vs £250).
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U is more expensive than the average processor (£660 vs £250).£660 vs £250
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
    When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
  • 17.9% worse value for money
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has worse value for money than the average processor (5.40 vs 6.367).
    What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
    When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has worse value for money than the average processor (5.40 vs 6.367).5.4 vs 6.37
  • 10.1% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,323 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,323 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,323 vs 1,471
  • 50% less memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 75% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (6 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24

    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (6 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.6 vs 24
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What customers like about AMD Ryzen 5 4600U?

  • High core count for its class (6 cores, 12 threads) providing excellent multitasking and productivity performance.
  • Great energy efficiency thanks to the 7nm manufacturing process, leading to better battery life in laptops.
  • Strong integrated graphics performance for a mobile chip, capable of handling games like League of Legends at over 100 FPS.
  • Competitive performance against Intel Core i5 and i7 counterparts from the same era.
  • Low heat output under typical workloads with a standard TDP of 15W.

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 5 4600U?

  • Integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics can be outperformed by older Vega 8 solutions in some scenarios.
  • Locked multiplier prevents easy overclocking.
  • Performance can be limited by thermal throttling when shared power constraints (15W) are split between the CPU and GPU.
  • Small L3 cache (8 MB) compared to higher-end Ryzen 4000 series models can bottleneck some calculation-heavy tasks.
  • Limited to PCIe Gen 3, missing out on the faster bandwidth of Gen 4 available in newer architectures.

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cpu.userbenchmark.com
01/07/2026
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U 100-000000105 - CPU UserBenchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600U is a highly efficient, 7nm Zen 2 "Renoir" mobile processor with 6 cores and 12 threads designed for thin-and-light laptops. Operating at 15W, it delivers strong multi-threaded performance, often exceeding older high-end chips. Benefits include excellent productivity performance, decent integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics, and support for fast memory. Drawbacks...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
09/03/2021
[Comparison] AMD Ryzen 5 5500U vs Ryzen 5 4600U – the 4600U stands its ground, it’s a tie

According to a LaptopMedia comparison, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U and Ryzen 5 4600U offer nearly identical performance, as both are based on the Zen 2 architecture. While the 5500U is a newer, refreshed model, it provides no significant architectural leap, making it a lateral move rather than an upgrade. Pro aspects for both include excellent, matched performance with their shared Radeon...Read more

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computerbase.de
11/11/2020
Cinebench R23: CPU Results with AMD and Intel (incl. Ryzen 5 4600U Community Tests)

The ComputerBase Cinebench R23 community benchmark article offers a crowdsourced database evaluating CPU performance across AMD, Intel, and Apple M1 chips. By utilizing the Cinema 4D R23 engine and mandatory 10-minute testing, it provides a modernized, accurate assessment of sustained, multi-core and single-core workloads. A primary advantage is the community-driven data, which...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
01/07/2026
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U | LaptopMedia France

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600U is a highly capable 15W processor (6 cores/12 threads) built on the Zen 2 architecture and a 7nm process, offering exceptional multi-threaded performance that outperforms many 10th-gen Intel Core i7 chips. Integrated with Radeon RX Vega 6 graphics and supporting fast DDR4-3200/LPDDR4-4266 memory, the 4600U provides strong, efficient performance for...Read more

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tweakers.net
01/04/2021
Laptop Best Buy Guide - April 2021 (Review of 4600U performance in consumer laptops)

The April 2021 Tweakers Laptop Best Buy Guide addresses a challenging market defined by hardware shortages and reduced availability of budget-friendly components. Despite these constraints, the review identifies top picks for budget (€500) and basic (€700) categories, highlighting that the market forced compromises on performance compared to previous months. For the €500 budget, the...Read more

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tweakers.net
01/06/2021
Laptop Best Buy Guide - June 2021 (Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 with 4600U Review)

The June 2021 Laptop Best Buy Guide from Tweakers.net highlights persistent component shortages affecting availability, while emphasizing value through requirements like 8GB RAM and IPS screens, with AMD Ryzen 5000U processors dominating the mobile segment. The budget-focused Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (15ALC6) is recommended for its powerful 6-core performance, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD, though...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
26/11/2020
Lenovo IdeaPad S540 13-inch Laptop Review: Ryzen has turned this small office laptop into a true powerhouse

The Notebookcheck review of the Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13ARE highlights its exceptional performance, largely due to the integration of AMD Ryzen Renoir processors that, for instance, significantly outperform Intel counterparts. The laptop is praised for its robust, all-aluminum chassis, weighing just 1.25 kg, and its effective cooling system. However, the review notes several "cut...Read more

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