Ryzen 5 5560U vs Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

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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 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,202 vs 15,342).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.8% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 5560U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Ryzen 5 5560U

2021

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.8% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,202 vs 15,342).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 5560U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 better than Ryzen 5 5560U?

Yes. Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 15.8% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.9% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 15.8% more average FPS across 3 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 2700 is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 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 7 PRO 2700 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is at an unclear MSRP at $299 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 15.8% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (51.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 2018). 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 PRO 2700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	169 FPS	176 FPS
medium	144 FPS	154 FPS
high	115 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	145 FPS
medium	121 FPS	122 FPS
high	95 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	66 FPS
medium	61 FPS	59 FPS
high	48 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	245 FPS	336 FPS
medium	211 FPS	297 FPS
high	191 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	237 FPS
1440p
low	209 FPS	307 FPS
medium	184 FPS	278 FPS
high	170 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	225 FPS
medium	162 FPS	207 FPS
high	147 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	168 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	380 FPS	384 FPS
medium	380 FPS	384 FPS
high	380 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	380 FPS	384 FPS
medium	380 FPS	384 FPS
high	367 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	311 FPS	337 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	384 FPS
medium	298 FPS	319 FPS
high	257 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	226 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	380 FPS	384 FPS
medium	380 FPS	384 FPS
high	380 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	380 FPS	384 FPS
medium	380 FPS	384 FPS
high	380 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	384 FPS
4K
low	380 FPS	384 FPS
medium	373 FPS	384 FPS
high	331 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	285 FPS	332 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5560U and Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

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 PRO 2700

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 15,342 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5560U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5560U versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5560U uses the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5560U scores 15,202 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700's 15,342 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 5 5560U vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5560U	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.1 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.2 GHz+39%
L3 Cache	8 MB	16 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm-42%	12 nm
Architecture	Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	15,202	15,342

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5560U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.