AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600U

Updated Jun 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600U leads AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE overall by 5 points (45 vs 40 out of 100).
  • Key differences: L3 cache, where AMD Ryzen 5 5600U has 16 MB vs 8 MB; base power consumption, where AMD Ryzen 5 5600U has 15 vs 35 W; only AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE has unlocked; base frequency, where AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE has 3.3 vs 2.3 GHz.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600U leads overall
AMD Ryzen 5 5600U · 38 overall, #353 of 470
45
AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE · 38 overall, #353 of 470
40
Key differences
  • L3 CacheAMD Ryzen 5 5600U 16 MB vs 8 MB
  • Base Power ConsumptionAMD Ryzen 5 5600U 15 vs 35 W
  • UnlockedAMD Ryzen 5 4600GE only
  • Base FrequencyAMD Ryzen 5 4600GE 3.3 vs 2.3 GHz

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 1 of 3 categories

CategoryRyzen 5 4600GERyzen 5 5600ULead
Benchmark
+4
Core Specifications
+23
Integrated Graphics
Tie

Value for Money

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Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Ryzen 5 4600GE
Ryzen 5 5600U
Cores
6
6
Threads
12
12
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz43% more
2.3 GHz
Base Power Consumption
35 W
15 W57% less
Maximum Frequency
4.2 GHz
4.2 GHz
Maximum Power Consumption
N/A
25 W
L1 Cache
384 KB
384 KB
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB
L3 Cache
8 MB
16 MB100% more
Lithography Process
7 nm
7 nm
Is unlocked
Yes
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Ryzen 5 4600GE
Ryzen 5 5600U
Model

Benchmark

Feature
Ryzen 5 4600GE
Ryzen 5 5600U
PassMark CPU Mark
15,7627% more
14,781

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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