Ryzen 5 4600H vs Ryzen 5 5600X

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 5 4600H

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,173 vs 21,845).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +32.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 4600H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Ryzen 5 4600H

2020

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +32.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,173 vs 21,845).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 4600H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 5600X better than Ryzen 5 4600H?

Yes. Ryzen 5 5600X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 32.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 54.1% 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 5600X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 32.5% 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 5600X is the better fit. You are getting 54.1% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Ryzen 5 5600X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 5600X is at an unclear MSRP at $299 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 32.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (73.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 5600X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. 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 4600H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 4600H	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	173 FPS	203 FPS
medium	141 FPS	174 FPS
high	112 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	169 FPS
medium	119 FPS	141 FPS
high	93 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	85 FPS
medium	60 FPS	76 FPS
high	47 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 4600H	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	267 FPS	464 FPS
medium	224 FPS	387 FPS
high	196 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	291 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	397 FPS
medium	193 FPS	334 FPS
high	173 FPS	290 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	192 FPS	263 FPS
medium	171 FPS	226 FPS
high	149 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	171 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 4600H	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	354 FPS	546 FPS
medium	354 FPS	473 FPS
high	354 FPS	432 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	358 FPS
1440p
low	354 FPS	508 FPS
medium	354 FPS	413 FPS
high	354 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	312 FPS
4K
low	354 FPS	348 FPS
medium	353 FPS	292 FPS
high	301 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	199 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 4600H	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	354 FPS	546 FPS
medium	354 FPS	546 FPS
high	354 FPS	546 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	546 FPS
1440p
low	354 FPS	546 FPS
medium	354 FPS	546 FPS
high	354 FPS	546 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	524 FPS
4K
low	354 FPS	529 FPS
medium	354 FPS	484 FPS
high	342 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	379 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 4600H and Ryzen 5 5600X

Ryzen 5 4600H

The Ryzen 5 4600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,173 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 4600H and Ryzen 5 5600X share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4600H versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — a 14% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 3 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 4600H uses the Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 4600H scores 14,173 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 42.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4600H vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.

Feature	Ryzen 5 4600H	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.6 GHz+15%
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.7 GHz+23%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	32 MB+300%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	14,173	21,845+54%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 4600H uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.