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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 4,266 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 1,500 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
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • Advanced security extensions
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600U provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Boot, SME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
  • 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.

Total
Platform
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
13/08/2026
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600U 100-000000105 - CPU UserBenchmarks
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laptopmedia.com
09/03/2021
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[Comparison] AMD Ryzen 5 5500U vs Ryzen 5 4600U – the 4600U stands its ground, it’s a tie
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computerbase.de
11/11/2020
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Cinebench R23: CPU Results with AMD and Intel (incl. Ryzen 5 4600U Community Tests)
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laptopmedia.com
13/08/2026
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600U | LaptopMedia France
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tweakers.net
01/04/2021
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Laptop Best Buy Guide - April 2021 (Review of 4600U performance in consumer laptops)
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tweakers.net
01/06/2021
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Laptop Best Buy Guide - June 2021 (Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 with 4600U Review)
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notebookcheck.nl
26/11/2020
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Lenovo IdeaPad S540 13-inch Laptop Review: Ryzen has turned this small office laptop into a true powerhouse
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