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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£290
  • Avg. price in US: ~$230
  • PassMark benchmark result: 15206
  • N. of physical cores: 6
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.0 GHz
  • CPU socket: FP6
  • TDP (Thermal design power): 15 W

AMD Ryzen 5 5560U review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1

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%

6.1

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
6.1

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%

5.8

Performance

18.0%

6.0

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

6.2

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.9

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.1

Platform

1.0%

7.1

Integrated Graphics

Good
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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%

?

Popularity

  • 7.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    ?

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    ?

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    5.9

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    ?

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    4.6

    N. of physical cores

  • 7.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.6

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    ?

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    ?

    L3 cache

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £290

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 5560U is a mid-range mobile processor based on the Zen 3 'Cezanne' architecture, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 2.3 GHz and a boost frequency up to 4.0 GHz. Built on a 7nm TSMC process, it operates with a highly efficient default TDP of 15W (configurable between 10W and 25W) and includes 8MB of L3 cache alongside an integrated Radeon RX Vega 6 GPU clocked at 1600 MHz. Its primary strengths lie in its excellent power efficiency and strong multi-threaded performance for thin-and-light laptops, making it ideal for office productivity and light multitasking. However, it is often considered an 'oddball' chip because it features a smaller cache and a less powerful 6-core iGPU compared to its siblings like the Ryzen 5 5600U, which limits its effectiveness for more demanding gaming or heavy graphical workloads.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 5 5560U

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%

?

Performance

18.0%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

?

Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

6.1
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has a technical score of 6.1 points, which is higher than that of 50.9% 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 5560U 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%

6.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.0

Price

7.0
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has a quality-to-price ratio of 7 points, which is higher than 52.8% 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: LOW

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: LOW

mobile
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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.
laptop
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: LOW

FP6
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U uses the FP6 CPU socket, which is older than that of 52.7% 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: LOW

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: LOW

x86-64
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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 5560U 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 5560U offers 12 CPU threads, which is more than 55% 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: LOW

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.3% of processors and equal to 69.7% 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 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U reaches a boost clock of 4.0 GHz which is lower than that of 59.8% of processors and equal to that of 5.1% 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 2.3 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has a base clock of 6x2.3 GHz which is lower than that of 50.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: <10 nm

7 nm
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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: LOW

TSMC 7 nm
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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 5560U 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 5560U has an L2 cache of 3 MB which is larger than that of 50.5% 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: LOW

Good value: >=512 KB

384 KB
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 44.9% of processors and equal to that of 15.7% 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: LOW

Good value: DDR5

DDR4/LPDDR4X
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U supports DDR DDR4/LPDDR4X, which is newer than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to that of 3% 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: LOW

Good value: >=4800 MHz

4,267 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U supports memory speeds up to 4,267 MHz, which is higher than that of 64.1% of processors and equal to 2.6% 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: LOW

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-3200 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-3200 MHz, which is higher than that of 47.6% of processors and equal to 9.2% 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: LOW

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: LOW

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.5% 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: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U includes integrated graphics. 12.4% 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: LOW

Radeon Vega 6
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U uses the Radeon Vega 6 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 68.5% 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: LOW

Good value: >=24

6
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has 6 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 83.8% of processors and equal to 6.3% 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: LOW

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 58.1% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% 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 5560U 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: LOW

Good value: <30 W

15 W
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 78% of processors and equal to that of 16% 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: LOW

Good value: <30 W

15 W
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.3% 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: LOW

Good value: <50 W

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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: LOW

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 5560U supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen 5 5560U vs the average processor

  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cezanne 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: HIGH

    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cezanne vs Kaby Lake).Cezanne vs Kaby Lake
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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: LOW

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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
  • 43.8% higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (15,206 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (15,206 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.15,206 vs 10,572.5
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    16 usable lanes
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=20

    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.20 vs 16
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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: MEDIUM

    Good value: <10 nm

    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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
  • 4 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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 5560U has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.12 vs 8
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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 5560U 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
  • 13.2% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,830 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,830 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.2,830 vs 2,500
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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).
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not. 0% of processors include crypto acceleration.
  • 43.8% higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (15,206 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 13.2% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,830 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
  • 13.1% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,664 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cezanne vs Kaby Lake).
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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 foundry
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 2.16x more transistors
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has more transistors than the average processor (10.7 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4X vs DDR4).
  • 45.5% higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4,267 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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 5560U 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.
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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 5560U 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 5560U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 65.5% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,664 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 7% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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.
  • 22.4% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 1.7% larger die size
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has a higher die size than the average processor (180 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
  • 75% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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 5560U 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 5560U 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.
  • 65.5% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,664 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 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 5560U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,664 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,664 vs 4,829
  • 7% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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 5560U 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 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 22.4% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1.33 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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 5560U 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
  • 75% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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: LOW

    Good value: >=24

    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (6 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.6 vs 24
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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)).
    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

    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U 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)).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)
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    What it is: The kind of TPM security support associated with the processor or its platform.
    When it matters: When operating-system requirements, device encryption, enterprise security, or platform trust features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2 vs PTT 2
  • 1.7% larger die size
    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has a higher die size than the average processor (180 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    AMD Ryzen 5 5560U has a higher die size than the average processor (180 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².180 mm² vs 177 mm²
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What customers like about AMD Ryzen 5 5560U?

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio for budget-conscious builds.
  • Efficient Zen 3 architecture provides strong multitasking and office productivity performance.
  • Runs relatively cool and quiet, making it ideal for compact mini-PCs and thin laptops.
  • Capable of light 1080p gaming (e.g., eSports titles) and smooth 4K video streaming.
  • Highly energy-efficient with a low default TDP of 15W.

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 5 5560U?

  • Integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics are weaker than the Vega 7 found in the 5600U.
  • Smaller L3 cache (8MB) compared to higher-tier Ryzen 5 models like the 5600U (16MB).
  • Not suitable for demanding AAA gaming or heavy professional video editing.
  • No support for PCIe 4.0, limiting the speed of the latest high-end NVMe SSDs.
  • Often overshadowed by the slightly more powerful Ryzen 5 5600U for a marginal price increase.

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cpubenchmark.net
01/03/2026
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AMD Ryzen 5 5560U - CPU Benchmarks
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daskannwas.ch
05/07/2022
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Under 1000 grams, under 1000 francs (HP Pavilion Aero 13 with 5560U)
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smartzone.de
01/10/2022
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Beelink SER5 Mini PC Review – Can it get any better than this?
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notebookcheck.biz
11/08/2023
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Beelink SER5 Review: Ryzen 5 5560U makes its debut in this mini-PC
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valid.x86.fr
23/03/2026
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CPU-Z Benchmark for AMD Ryzen 5 5560U (4-Thread)
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today.it
09/11/2022
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Beelink SER5 5560U Mini PC: Review, Features, and Price
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