Ryzen 5 4600U vs Ryzen 5 2600

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

13043

Passmark Score

13145

Performance Difference

Ryzen 5 2600 is 0.8% faster than Ryzen 5 4600U

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Ryzen 5 2600 performs 0.8% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Ryzen 5 4600U and Ryzen 5 2600.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for Ryzen 5 4600U and Ryzen 5 2600

AMD

Ryzen 5 4600U

The Ryzen 5 4600U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 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): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,043 points.

General Information

Type:Para notebooks
Series:AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU)
Designer:AMD
Manufacturer:TSMC
Release Date:6 January 2020 (5 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)
Performance Ranking Position:1139

Technical Specifications

Cores:6
Threads:12
Die Size:156 mm2
L1 Cache:64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:512 kB (per core)
L3 Cache:8 MB (total)
Max Frequency:4 GHz
Multiplicador:21
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.1 GHz
Transistor Count:9,800 million
Process Technology:7 nm
Max Core Temperature:105 °C
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:+

Compatibility

Socket:FP6
Power Consumption (TDP):15 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4
Memory Bandwidth:68.27 GB/s
Max Memory Capacity:64 GB
AMD

Ryzen 5 2600

The Ryzen 5 2600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Pinnacle Riege (Zen+) (2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,145 points. Launch price was $199.

General Information

Type:desktop
Series:AMD Ryzen 5
Designer:AMD
Launch Price:$199
Manufacturer:GlobalFoundries
Release Date:19 April 2018 (7 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Pinnacle Riege (Zen+) (2018)
Performance Ranking Position:1133

Technical Specifications

Cores:6
Threads:12
Die Size:192 mm2
L1 Cache:96K (per core)
L2 Cache:3 MB
L3 Cache:16 MB (total)
Max Frequency:3.9 GHz
Multiplicador:34
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.4 GHz
Transistor Count:4,800 million
Process Technology:12 nm
Unlocked Multiplier:+
Max Core Temperature:95 °C
Velocidade Dos Pneus:4 × 8 GT/s
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:+

Compatibility

Socket:AM4
Power Consumption (TDP):65 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1 (Uniprocessor)

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4
Memory Channels:2
Memory Bandwidth:46.933 GB/s
ECC Memory Support:+
Max Memory Capacity:128 GB

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