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AMD Ryzen 5 5600H Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90PassMark benchmark result:16443N. of physical cores:6CPU boost clock speed:4.2 GHzCPU socket:FP6TDP (Thermal design power):45 W

AMD Ryzen 5 5600H Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

90%

5.9

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 53% of processors
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

60%

5.6

Performance

18%

6.2

Cache & Architecture

10%

5.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4%

8.5

Platform

1%

6.7

Integrated Graphics

â–²Better than 54% of processors
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £90

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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 5 5600H

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Performance

18%

6.2

Cache & Architecture

10%

5.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4%

8.5

Platform

1%

6.7

Integrated Graphics

5.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

60%

5.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.1
Brand name
AMD
Processor type
mobile
Processor type
mobile
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
This processor 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
FP6
CPU socket
FP6
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This processor 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
X570, B550, X470, B450
Chipset
X570, B550, X470, B450
â–² Better than 67% of models
This processor supports X570, B550, X470, B450 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 66.8% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
â–² Better than 2% of models
This processor 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
6
N. of physical cores
6
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 6 CPU cores, which is more than 49.9% of processors and equal to 13.4% of processors.
CPU threads
12
CPU threads
12
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 12 CPU threads, which is more than 55% of processors and equal to 14.1% of processors.
Threads per core
2
Threads per core
2
â–² Better than 30% of models
Market range: <0 – >2.5
This processor offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.3% of processors and equal to 69.7% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
4.2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
4.2 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.2 GHz which is lower than that of 51.8% of processors and equal to that of 4.3% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
6x 3.3 GHz
CPU base clock speed
6x 3.3 GHz
â–² Better than 65% of models
This processor has a base clock of 6x3.3 GHz which is higher than that of 64.8% of processors and equal to that of 1% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
7 nm
Semiconductor size
7 nm
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor 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
TSMC 7 nm
Foundry
TSMC 7 nm
â–² Better than 57% of models
This processor 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
16 MB
L3 cache
16 MB
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.7% of processors.
L2 cache
3 MB
L2 cache
3 MB
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor 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
384 KB
L1 cache
384 KB
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor 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
DDR4/LPDDR4
DDR memory version
DDR4/LPDDR4
â–² Better than 60% of models
This processor 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
4,266 MHz
Maximum memory speed
4,266 MHz
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 4,266 MHz, which is higher than that of 61.5% of processors and equal to 2.5% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR4-4266 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR4-4266 MHz
â–² Better than 59% of models
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR4-4266 MHz, which is higher than that of 58.6% of processors and equal to 2.2% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
32 GB
Maximum memory capacity
32 GB
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor 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
yes
Integrated graphics
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
Radeon Vega 7
Integrated GPU model
Radeon Vega 7
â–² Better than 71% of models
This processor uses the Radeon Vega 7 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 70.7% of processors and equal to that in 2.1% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
7
Integrated GPU execution units
7
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 7 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 81.3% of processors and equal to 2.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor 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
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
â–² Better than 56% of models
This processor 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)
45 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
45 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 40.1% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
45 W
Base power (PL1)
45 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.5% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
yes
Configurable TDP
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This processor supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 35-54 W
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600H vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • 55.5% higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    16,443
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (16,443 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    16,443 vs 10,572.5
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Cezanne
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cezanne vs Kaby Lake).
    Cezanne vs Kaby Lake
  • 55.8% more L3 per core
    L3 per core
    2.67 MB/core
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1 MB/core – >3 MB/core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.7 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2.67 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 42% higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    6,856
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (6,856 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    6,856 vs 4,829
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    Semiconductor size
    7 nm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor 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
    CPU threads
    12
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    12 vs 8
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    AES-NI, SHA, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Shadow Stack, SME, TSME
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Shadow Stack, SME, TSME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, SHA, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Shadow Stack, SME, TSME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)
    105 °C
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor 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
  • 2.78x cheaper
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is cheaper than the average processor (£90 vs £250).
    £90 vs £250
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    AES-NI, SHA, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Shadow Stack, SME, TSME
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Shadow Stack, SME, TSME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, SHA, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Shadow Stack, SME, TSME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Cryptographic acceleration
    AES, VAES, SHA
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This processor includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not. 0.00% of processors include crypto acceleration.
    AES, VAES, SHA vs AES, SHA
  • 55.5% higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    16,443
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (16,443 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    16,443 vs 10,572.5
  • 42% higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    6,856
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (6,856 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    6,856 vs 4,829
  • 4 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    12
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    12 vs 8
  • 15.3% better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    2,882
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,882 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    2,882 vs 2,500
  • 32.9% better multi-core performance
    Cinebench R20 multi-core benchmark score
    3,709
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <702 – >10.8k
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (3,709 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    3,709 vs 2,791
  • Higher base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    6 x 3.3 GHz
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (6x3.3 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    6x3.3 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 8.4% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Cinebench R20 single-core benchmark score
    530
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <282 – >775
    This processor has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (530 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    530 vs 489
  • 8.1% higher single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,590
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,590 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,590 vs 1,471
  • 55.8% more L3 per core
    L3 per core
    2.67 MB/core
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1 MB/core – >3 MB/core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.7 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2.67 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Cezanne
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cezanne vs Kaby Lake).
    Cezanne vs Kaby Lake
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    Semiconductor size
    7 nm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor 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
  • More advanced foundry
    Foundry
    TSMC 7 nm
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    L3 cache
    16 MB
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    16 MB vs 8 MB
  • 2.16x more transistors
    N. of transistors
    10.7 billion
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <1.303 billion – >25 billion
    This processor has more transistors than the average processor (10.7 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    10.7 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • 49.1% higher memory bandwidth
    Maximum memory bandwidth
    68.3 GB/s
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <25 GB/s – >100 GB/s
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (68.3 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    68.3 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • Newer DDR support
    DDR memory version
    DDR4/LPDDR4
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4 vs DDR4).
    DDR4/LPDDR4 vs DDR4
  • 45.4% higher memory speed
    Maximum memory speed
    4,266 MHz
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4266 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    4,266 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)
    105 °C
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor 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
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    105 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor 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
  • 50% less memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    32 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor 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
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    PCIe bifurcation modes
    x16
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4).
    x16 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4
  • Narrower media codec support
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This processor 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)
  • 70.8% fewer GPU execution units
    Integrated GPU execution units
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (7 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    7 vs 24
  • Older TPM support
    TPM type
    fTPM 2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 2.3% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    4.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 1.7% larger die size
    Die size
    180 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor 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
  • Older TPM support
    TPM type
    fTPM 2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 2.3% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    4.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 1.7% larger die size
    Die size
    180 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor 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
  • 50% less memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    32 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor 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
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    PCIe bifurcation modes
    x16
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4).
    x16 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4
  • 70.8% fewer GPU execution units
    Integrated GPU execution units
    7
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (7 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    7 vs 24
  • Narrower media codec support
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This processor 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)
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    105 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor 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

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
07/05/2021
Hands-on review · benchmarks and gaming tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a strong budget chip for entry and mid-range laptops, with clear gains over its predecessor and competitive gaming.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

techspot.com
13/05/2021
Laptop review · Mainstream H-series
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is an efficient mainstream laptop chip that matches Intel's Core i9-10980HK in Handbrake, but trails the 5800H by about 20%.
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notebookcheck.nl
16/10/2021
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What we like about AMD Ryzen 5 5600H

  • Excellent value for money in entry-level to mid-range laptops
  • Strong multi-threaded performance, making it well-suited for video editing and 3D rendering
  • Highly power efficient, often resulting in longer battery life and quieter operation in thin laptops
  • Significant single-threaded performance gains (approx. 20%) over the previous generation 4600H
  • Competitive performance compared to Intel Core i7-10870H in certain productivity workloads

What we don't like about AMD Ryzen 5 5600H

  • Lacks support for newer PCIe Gen 4, limiting bandwidth for high-speed storage compared to some Intel competitors
  • Noticeably slower (approx. 20%) in heavy workloads compared to the higher-tier Ryzen 7 5800H
  • Integrated graphics may allocate up to 2GB of system RAM by default, which can impact performance on laptops with only 8GB of total memory
  • Not recommended for intensive deep learning or heavy neural network tasks
  • Missing certain platform-specific features like Thunderbolt, which are more common on Intel-based systems

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a high-performance mobile processor from the Zen 3 'Cezanne' architecture, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads with a 3.3 GHz base and up to 4.2 GHz boost clock. Built on a 7nm TSMC process with a 45W default TDP (configurable between 35-54W), it includes 16MB of L3 cache and integrated Radeon RX Vega 7 graphics clocked at 1800 MHz. Main pros include significant single-core performance gains over the previous generation, excellent energy efficiency for gaming laptops, and a high maximum operating temperature of 105°C. However, it is limited by PCIe 3.0 support rather than the newer PCIe 4.0 and lacks an unlocked multiplier for manual overclocking.

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