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  • Avg. price: ~£270
  • PassMark benchmark result: ?
  • N. of physical cores: 6
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.2 GHz

AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.5

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%

6.5

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
6.5

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%

6.7

Performance

18.0%

6.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

6.2

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

5.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.3

Platform

1.0%

8.6

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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 4.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    5.1

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    4.6

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    2.6

    N. of physical cores

  • 5.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    2.6

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    4.0

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £270

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS is a high-performance mobile processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads with a 3.0 GHz base clock and up to 4.2 GHz boost. Built on a 7nm process, it includes 16MB of L3 cache and integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics, all while maintaining a power-efficient 35W TDP designed specifically for slim gaming laptops. Its main pros include exceptional energy efficiency, strong single-threaded performance for its class, and a unified core complex that reduces latency compared to previous generations. However, its lower TDP compared to the 45W 5600H variant can lead to slightly reduced multi-core performance under sustained heavy workloads, and it lacks support for PCIe 4.0, which may limit the latest high-speed SSDs.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS

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

6.5
AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has a technical score of 6.53 points, which is higher than that of 74.5% 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 5600HS 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%

6.5

Overall score

40.0%

9.1

Price

7.3
AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.3 points, which is higher than 79.4% 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 5600HS 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 5600HS 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 5600HS 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 5600HS 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 5600HS 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 5600HS 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

4.2 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS reaches a boost clock of 4.2 GHz which is lower than that of 51.9% of processors and equal to that of 4.3% 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 3.0 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has a base clock of 6x3.0 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 5600HS 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 5600HS 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

16 MB
AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS 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
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 5600HS 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 5600HS 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 5600HS 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 5600HS supports memory speeds up to 4266 MHz, which is higher than that of 61.2% of processors and equal to 2.5% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR4-4266 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS 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

64 GB
AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% 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 5600HS 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 7
AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS 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
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

?
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

?
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 5600HS 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

35 W
AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.8% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% 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

35 W
AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.7% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% 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

?
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

no
AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS vs the average processor

  • 55.8% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.7 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: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.7 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2.67 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
    When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS 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 5600HS 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 5600HS 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 5600HS 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
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS 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: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cezanne vs Kaby Lake).Cezanne vs Kaby Lake
  • 16.8% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,900 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 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 5600HS has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,900 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.2,900 vs 2,483
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    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

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS 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
  • 4 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS 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 5600HS has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.12 vs 8
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • 16.8% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,900 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 4 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 9.1% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,605 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 55.8% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.7 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS 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 5600HS uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cezanne vs Kaby Lake).
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 2.16x more transistors
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has more transistors than the average processor (10.7 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 49.1% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS 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.
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4 vs DDR4).
  • 45.4% higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS 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.
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 22.2% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 2.3% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS 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.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS 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)).
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS 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.
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
    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

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS 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 5600HS 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
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS 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 5600HS 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 5600HS 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 5600HS supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 2.3% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS 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.
    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 5600HS 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
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS?

  • Efficient Zen 3 architecture provides a significant IPC (instructions per clock) improvement over the previous generation.
  • The 35W TDP makes it well-suited for thin and light gaming laptops while maintaining high performance.
  • Features 6 cores and 12 threads, offering solid multitasking and productivity capabilities for a mid-range processor.
  • Integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are capable of handling casual gaming and everyday multimedia tasks without a dedicated GPU.
  • Strong single-thread performance provides a noticeable boost in responsiveness for applications like Adobe Photoshop.
  • Considered a great value option that competes well with high-end chips from previous generations.

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS?

  • Slower base and boost clock speeds compared to the standard Ryzen 5 5600H variant.
  • The 35W power constraint can limit sustained performance during extremely heavy, long-term workloads compared to higher-TDP models.
  • No support for PCIe 4.0, which may limit the maximum potential speed of the latest high-end SSDs and GPUs.
  • The processor has an unlocked multiplier, meaning it is not officially supported for overclocking.
  • Noticeable performance gap when compared to its 8-core sibling, the Ryzen 7 5800H, especially in multi-threaded tasks.
  • Laptops featuring this CPU are often entry-level, which sometimes means they are paired with lower-end GPUs or limited thermal solutions.

Expert reviews

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computerbase.de
03/02/2021
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The AMD Ryzen 5000 mobile series ("Cezanne") delivers significant performance gains by bringing the Zen 3 architecture, featuring a unified 16MB L3 cache and reduced latency, to laptops. Key advantages include superior single-core performance that rivals Intel, high multi-core efficiency in the Ryzen 9 5980HS, improved battery life, and roughly 15% faster integrated Radeon graphics....Read more

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30/06/2026
AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS - Specifications and Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 "Cezanne" processor designed for thin-and-light gaming laptops, operating with a lower 35W TDP for optimized thermal efficiency. It delivers robust performance in both 2D and 3D rendering, acting as a significant upgrade over older Zen 2 chips while remaining competitive with mid-range alternatives in benchmarks. Pros include high...Read more

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26/01/2021
First Ryzen 5000 Laptop Review - Tweakers

The Tweakers review of the Medion Erazer Beast X10 highlights a powerful combination of the 8-core AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics, delivering top-tier performance for gaming and, and multi-threaded tasks. Key pros include the high performance-per-watt efficiency of the Zen 3 architecture, excellent screen quality, and a relatively thin, lightweight...Read more

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