Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U vs Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $350 versus $450 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H, it costs 22% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 27% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+27%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($350) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U and Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2491 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,206 points. Launch price was $329.
Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,245 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U scores 3,206 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H reaches 3,245 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H uses RDNA 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H). Raw compute: 8.928 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H). Boost clocks: 2491 MHz vs 2300 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) vs 28 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,206 | 3,245+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.928 TFLOPS | 16.49 TFLOPS+85% |
| Boost Clock | 2491 MHz+8% | 2300 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 112 | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 28 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U draws 132W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H's 43W — a 101.7% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 132W | 43W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Perf/Watt | 24.3 | 75.5+211% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H launched at $450 and now averages $450. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U costs 22.2% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.2 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) vs 7.2 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H) — the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U offers 27.8% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350-22% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350-22% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.2+28% | 7.2 |
| Codename | Navi 23 | Navi 33 |
| Release | October 13 2021 | August 8 2025 |
| Ranking | #150 | #229 |
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