Ryzen 5 5600H vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U

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 5600H

2021

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (7-core), while Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,533 vs 16,666).
❌200% higher power demand at 45W vs 15W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 15W instead of 45W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 5600H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 5 5600H

2021

Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U

2022

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (7-core), while Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 15W instead of 45W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,533 vs 16,666).
❌200% higher power demand at 45W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 5600H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U better than Ryzen 5 5600H?

Yes. Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 17.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.8% 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 7 PRO 5875U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 17.1% 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 7 PRO 5875U is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 17.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 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 5600H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U
1080p
low	181 FPS	174 FPS
medium	143 FPS	151 FPS
high	116 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	148 FPS
medium	115 FPS	126 FPS
high	92 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	83 FPS
medium	56 FPS	76 FPS
high	45 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U
1080p
low	341 FPS	251 FPS
medium	290 FPS	211 FPS
high	256 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	304 FPS	216 FPS
medium	264 FPS	188 FPS
high	236 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	144 FPS
4K
low	241 FPS	148 FPS
medium	212 FPS	133 FPS
high	193 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	110 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U
1080p
low	413 FPS	417 FPS
medium	413 FPS	417 FPS
high	413 FPS	417 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	417 FPS
1440p
low	413 FPS	417 FPS
medium	413 FPS	417 FPS
high	413 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	346 FPS
4K
low	413 FPS	396 FPS
medium	328 FPS	338 FPS
high	279 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	235 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U
1080p
low	413 FPS	417 FPS
medium	413 FPS	417 FPS
high	413 FPS	417 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	417 FPS
1440p
low	413 FPS	417 FPS
medium	413 FPS	417 FPS
high	413 FPS	417 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	417 FPS
4K
low	413 FPS	417 FPS
medium	413 FPS	417 FPS
high	399 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	329 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600H and Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U

Ryzen 5 5600H

The Ryzen 5 5600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,533 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne U (Zen 3) (2021−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,666 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5600H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600H versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600H uses the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U uses Cezanne U (Zen 3) (2021−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600H scores 16,533 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U's 16,666 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.5 GHz+7%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+65%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021)	Cezanne U (Zen 3) (2021−2022)
PassMark	16,533	16,666
Cinebench R23 Multi	10,126	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,764	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,678	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FP6 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U
Socket	FP6	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4266	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600H) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U). The Ryzen 5 5600H includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (7-core)), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600H targets Gaming Laptops. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 5600H rivals Core i5-11400H.