Ryzen 5 2600H
VS
Ryzen 7 3750H

Ryzen 5 2600H vs Ryzen 7 3750H

AMD

Ryzen 5 2600H

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 3750H

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

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 Ryzen 5 2600H is positioned at rank #64 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2600H

#14
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
98%
#15
Ryzen 5 220
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
94%
#52
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
220%
#53
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
217%
#54
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
199%
#55
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
198%
#56
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
196%
#58
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
190%
#59
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
182%
#60
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
181%
#61
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
177%
#64
Ryzen 5 2600H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#65
Core i5-3320M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
100%
#66
Core i7-4510U
MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A
99%
#69
Core 2 Quad Q9100
MSRP: $14|Avg: $14
97%
#75
Core i3-4030U
MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A
94%
#79
Atom D2500
MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 3750H leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 2600H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 5 2600HRyzen 7 3750H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Picasso (Zen+) (2019) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 2600HRyzen 7 3750H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 2600H and Ryzen 7 3750H

AMD

Ryzen 5 2600H

The Ryzen 5 2600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,002 points. Launch price was $149.

AMD

Ryzen 7 3750H

The Ryzen 7 3750H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,990 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 2600H and Ryzen 7 3750H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600H versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3750H — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3750H (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2600H uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses Picasso (Zen+) (2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2600H scores 8,002 against the Ryzen 7 3750H's 7,990 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 2600H. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeatureRyzen 5 2600HRyzen 7 3750H
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.6 GHz
4 GHz+11%
Base Clock
3.2 GHz+39%
2.3 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
512K (per core)
Process
14 nm
12 nm-14%
Architecture
Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
Picasso (Zen+) (2019)
PassMark
8,002
7,990
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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FP5 socket with PCIe 3.0.

FeatureRyzen 5 2600HRyzen 7 3750H
Socket
FP5
FP5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0