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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 5 2400GE

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 11, while Ryzen 5 5600 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600 across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (2,847 vs 8,600).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 42.8 vs 108.3 PassMark/$ ($169 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Ryzen 5 5600

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +78.5% higher average FPS across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+700% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Delivers 152.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 108.3 vs 42.8 PassMark/$ ($199 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅200% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

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17.8% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 2400GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 5 2400GE

2018

Ryzen 5 5600

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 11, while Ryzen 5 5600 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +78.5% higher average FPS across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+700% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Delivers 152.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 108.3 vs 42.8 PassMark/$ ($199 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅200% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600 across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (2,847 vs 8,600).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 42.8 vs 108.3 PassMark/$ ($169 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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17.8% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 2400GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 5600 better than Ryzen 5 2400GE?

Yes. Ryzen 5 5600 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 78.5% average FPS lead across 48 shared CPU game tests in our data, 202.1% better Geekbench multi-core, 197.8% higher 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 78.5% more average FPS across 48 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 202.1% better Geekbench multi-core, 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 17.8% more expensive on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and it gives you a 78.5% average FPS lead across 48 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 152.9% better value on MSRP (108.3 vs 42.8 PassMark/$), 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 2018), 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 5 2400GE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 2400GE	Ryzen 5 5600
1080p
low	162 FPS	161 FPS
medium	140 FPS	130 FPS
high	111 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	138 FPS	141 FPS
medium	117 FPS	113 FPS
high	92 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	79 FPS
medium	56 FPS	69 FPS
high	44 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 2400GE	Ryzen 5 5600
1080p
low	181 FPS	508 FPS
medium	173 FPS	419 FPS
high	160 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	310 FPS
1440p
low	169 FPS	447 FPS
medium	146 FPS	375 FPS
high	135 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	277 FPS
4K
low	126 FPS	313 FPS
medium	111 FPS	268 FPS
high	90 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	209 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 2400GE	Ryzen 5 5600
1080p
low	181 FPS	539 FPS
medium	181 FPS	526 FPS
high	181 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	414 FPS
1440p
low	181 FPS	539 FPS
medium	181 FPS	434 FPS
high	181 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	339 FPS
4K
low	181 FPS	371 FPS
medium	181 FPS	298 FPS
high	181 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	197 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 2400GE	Ryzen 5 5600
1080p
low	181 FPS	539 FPS
medium	181 FPS	539 FPS
high	181 FPS	539 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	539 FPS
1440p
low	181 FPS	539 FPS
medium	181 FPS	539 FPS
high	181 FPS	539 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	493 FPS
4K
low	181 FPS	501 FPS
medium	181 FPS	448 FPS
high	181 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	349 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 2400GE and Ryzen 5 5600

Ryzen 5 2400GE

The Ryzen 5 2400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,237 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 5 2400GE 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 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2400GE versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2400GE uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2400GE scores 7,237 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 99.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 826 vs 2,052, a 85.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,847 vs 8,600 (100.5% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2400GE vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Ryzen 5 2400GE	Ryzen 5 5600
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4.4 GHz+16%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.5 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+700%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	7,237	21,550+198%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	11,077
Geekbench 6 Single	826	2,052+148%
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,847	8,600+202%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Ryzen 5 5600 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Ryzen 5 2400GE) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600) — the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,A520,B550,X570 (Ryzen 5 2400GE) and B550,X570,B450,X470,A520 (Ryzen 5 5600).

Feature	Ryzen 5 2400GE	Ryzen 5 5600
Socket	AM4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	8	24+200%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: Yes (Ryzen 5 2400GE) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600). The Ryzen 5 2400GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 11), while the Ryzen 5 5600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop.

Feature	Ryzen 5 2400GE	Ryzen 5 5600
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon Vega 11	—
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	Yes	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 2400GE launched at $169 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600 debuted at $199. On MSRP ($169 vs $199), the Ryzen 5 2400GE is $30 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 2400GE delivers 42.8 pts/$ vs 108.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600 — making the Ryzen 5 5600 the 86.6% better value option.