Ryzen 5 5560U vs Ryzen 7 5800X

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 5560U

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 105W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5800X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,202 vs 27,712).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 5800X

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +67.4% higher average FPS across 4 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 $449 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 5560U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌600% higher power demand at 105W vs 15W.

Ryzen 5 5560U

2021

Ryzen 7 5800X

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 105W, a 90W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +67.4% higher average FPS across 4 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 7 5800X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,202 vs 27,712).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $449 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 5560U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌600% higher power demand at 105W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 5800X better than Ryzen 5 5560U?

Yes. Ryzen 7 5800X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 67.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 82.3% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 5800X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 67.4% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5800X is the better fit. You are getting 82.3% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 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 7 5800X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 5800X is at an unclear MSRP at $449 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 67.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (61.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 5560U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 5560U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5800X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	169 FPS	206 FPS
medium	144 FPS	178 FPS
high	115 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	170 FPS
medium	121 FPS	142 FPS
high	95 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	83 FPS
medium	61 FPS	74 FPS
high	48 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	245 FPS	662 FPS
medium	211 FPS	558 FPS
high	191 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	417 FPS
1440p
low	209 FPS	563 FPS
medium	184 FPS	493 FPS
high	170 FPS	423 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	350 FPS
medium	162 FPS	308 FPS
high	147 FPS	288 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	250 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	380 FPS	693 FPS
medium	380 FPS	651 FPS
high	380 FPS	570 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	464 FPS
1440p
low	380 FPS	693 FPS
medium	380 FPS	573 FPS
high	367 FPS	498 FPS
ultra	311 FPS	413 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	484 FPS
medium	298 FPS	410 FPS
high	257 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	302 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 7 5800X
1080p
low	380 FPS	693 FPS
medium	380 FPS	693 FPS
high	380 FPS	693 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	693 FPS
1440p
low	380 FPS	693 FPS
medium	380 FPS	693 FPS
high	380 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	593 FPS
4K
low	380 FPS	604 FPS
medium	373 FPS	550 FPS
high	331 FPS	495 FPS
ultra	285 FPS	436 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5560U and Ryzen 7 5800X

Ryzen 5 5560U

The Ryzen 5 5560U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 December 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 15,202 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 5800X

The Ryzen 7 5800X 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5560U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5800X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5560U versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X — a 16.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800X (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5560U uses the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5560U scores 15,202 against the Ryzen 7 5800X's 27,712 — a 58.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 5 5560U vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 7 5800X
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.7 GHz+18%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.8 GHz+65%
L3 Cache	8 MB	32 MB+300%
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	15,202	27,712+82%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5560U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.