Ryzen 5 5600H vs Ryzen 7 4800U

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

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (7-core), while Ryzen 7 4800U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌200% higher power demand at 45W vs 15W.

Ryzen 7 4800U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 45W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,427 vs 16,533).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 5600H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 5 5600H

2021

Ryzen 7 4800U

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (7-core), while Ryzen 7 4800U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 45W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌200% higher power demand at 45W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,427 vs 16,533).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 5600H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 5600H better than Ryzen 7 4800U?

Yes. Ryzen 5 5600H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.6% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 5600H is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Ryzen 5 5600H still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 5600H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 1.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 5 5600H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020), 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. 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 4800U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600H	Ryzen 7 4800U
1080p
low	181 FPS	171 FPS
medium	143 FPS	140 FPS
high	116 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	146 FPS
medium	115 FPS	118 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	69 FPS
medium	56 FPS	60 FPS
high	45 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600H	Ryzen 7 4800U
1080p
low	341 FPS	180 FPS
medium	290 FPS	153 FPS
high	256 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	304 FPS	157 FPS
medium	264 FPS	136 FPS
high	236 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	241 FPS	127 FPS
medium	212 FPS	114 FPS
high	193 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	94 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600H	Ryzen 7 4800U
1080p
low	413 FPS	411 FPS
medium	413 FPS	411 FPS
high	413 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	411 FPS
1440p
low	413 FPS	411 FPS
medium	413 FPS	411 FPS
high	413 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	396 FPS
4K
low	413 FPS	411 FPS
medium	328 FPS	372 FPS
high	279 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	267 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600H	Ryzen 7 4800U
1080p
low	413 FPS	411 FPS
medium	413 FPS	411 FPS
high	413 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	411 FPS
1440p
low	413 FPS	411 FPS
medium	413 FPS	411 FPS
high	413 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	390 FPS
4K
low	413 FPS	411 FPS
medium	413 FPS	384 FPS
high	399 FPS	340 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	285 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600H and Ryzen 7 4800U

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 4800U

The Ryzen 7 4800U 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 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: 16,427 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5600H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 4800U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 4800U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600H versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4800U — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.3 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600H uses the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 4800U uses Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600H scores 16,533 against the Ryzen 7 4800U's 16,427 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600H. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600H vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 4800U.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600H	Ryzen 7 4800U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+83%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB+100%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021)	Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)
PassMark	16,533	16,427
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 4800U
Socket	FP6	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
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 4800U). The Ryzen 5 5600H includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (7-core)), while the Ryzen 7 4800U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600H targets Gaming Laptops. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 5600H rivals Core i5-11400H.