MediaTek Kompanio 838 vs Ryzen 5 5600
MediaTek Kompanio 838
Ryzen 5 5600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The MediaTek Kompanio 838 is positioned at rank #103 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar MediaTek Kompanio 838
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | MediaTek Kompanio 838 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($115) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) / Standard Node) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | MediaTek Kompanio 838 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($115) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of MediaTek Kompanio 838 and Ryzen 5 5600
MediaTek Kompanio 838
The MediaTek Kompanio 838 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in 31 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,343 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 5 5600
The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The MediaTek Kompanio 838 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the MediaTek Kompanio 838 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the MediaTek Kompanio 838 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The MediaTek Kompanio 838 uses the Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) architecture, while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the MediaTek Kompanio 838 scores 5,343 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 120.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600.
| Feature | MediaTek Kompanio 838 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz+100% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | — | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K (per core) |
| Process | — | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) | Vermeer (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 5,343 | 21,550+303% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,077 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,052 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,600 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (MediaTek Kompanio 838) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop.
| Feature | MediaTek Kompanio 838 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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