Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U vs Ryzen 5 5600

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (9,493 vs 21,550).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 32 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 5600.

Ryzen 5 5600

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +47.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+700% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Stealth), unlike Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $199 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

2020

Ryzen 5 5600

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +47.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+700% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Stealth), unlike Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (9,493 vs 21,550).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 32 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 5600.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $199 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 5600 better than Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U?

Yes. Ryzen 5 5600 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 47.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 127% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 5600 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 47.7% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 5600 is the better fit. You are getting 127% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 700% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 5600 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 5600 is at an unclear MSRP at $199 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 47.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (108.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 5600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020), 700% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 4 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Ryzen 5 5600
1080p
low	172 FPS	161 FPS
medium	141 FPS	130 FPS
high	112 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	141 FPS
medium	120 FPS	113 FPS
high	94 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	79 FPS
medium	60 FPS	69 FPS
high	47 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Ryzen 5 5600
1080p
low	237 FPS	508 FPS
medium	221 FPS	419 FPS
high	194 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	310 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	447 FPS
medium	187 FPS	375 FPS
high	165 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	277 FPS
4K
low	163 FPS	313 FPS
medium	144 FPS	268 FPS
high	115 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	209 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Ryzen 5 5600
1080p
low	237 FPS	539 FPS
medium	237 FPS	526 FPS
high	237 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	414 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	539 FPS
medium	237 FPS	434 FPS
high	237 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	339 FPS
4K
low	237 FPS	371 FPS
medium	237 FPS	298 FPS
high	237 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	231 FPS	197 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Ryzen 5 5600
1080p
low	237 FPS	539 FPS
medium	237 FPS	539 FPS
high	237 FPS	539 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	539 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	539 FPS
medium	237 FPS	539 FPS
high	237 FPS	539 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	493 FPS
4K
low	237 FPS	501 FPS
medium	237 FPS	448 FPS
high	237 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	349 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U and Ryzen 5 5600

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-4266. Passmark benchmark score: 9,493 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 5600

The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 17.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U scores 9,493 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 77.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Ryzen 5 5600
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.4 GHz+19%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+46%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+700%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	9,493	21,550+127%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	11,077
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,052
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	8,600

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.