Ryzen 5 4600G
VS
Core Ultra 7 155U

Ryzen 5 4600G vs Core Ultra 7 155U

AMD

Ryzen 5 4600G

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2020
VS
Intel

Core Ultra 7 155U

12 Cores14 Thrd0 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023

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. 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 4600G

#139
Ryzen 5 2500X
MSRP: $159|Avg: $80
105%
#140
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $60
104%
#141
Core i9-13900K
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
104%
#142
Core i3-14100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $131
104%
#143
Ryzen 5 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
103%
#144
Core i7-10700KF
MSRP: $405|Avg: $160
103%
#145
Core i5-11600K
MSRP: $262|Avg: $170
103%
#146
Core i7-13700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $400
102%
#147
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
101%
#148
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $150
101%
#149
Core i9-12900KS
MSRP: $739|Avg: $385
101%
#150
Ryzen 5 5500X3D
MSRP: $185|Avg: $180
101%
#151
Core Ultra 7 265T
MSRP: $384|Avg: $362
101%
#152
Ryzen 3 3200GE
MSRP: $85|Avg: $64
101%
#153
Core i3-9100T
MSRP: $122|Avg: $50
100%
#154
Ryzen 5 4600G
MSRP: $154|Avg: $143
100%
#155
Core i7-13700T
MSRP: $384|Avg: $250
100%
#156
Ryzen 9 5900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $350
100%
#157
Core i7-13700F
MSRP: $359|Avg: $345
99%
#158
Core i5-13600T
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
99%
#159
Ryzen 5 3400GE
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
99%
#160
Core i7-12700F
MSRP: $314|Avg: $275
99%
#161
Core i5-9400
MSRP: $192|Avg: $85
99%
#162
Core i3-13100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $128
98%
#163
Core i9-10910
MSRP: $488|Avg: $200
96%
#164
Core i5-14600T
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
96%
#165
Core i5-11500T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $120
95%
#166
Ryzen 7 5700X3D
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
94%
#167
Ryzen 3 8300GE
MSRP: $129|Avg: $129
94%
#168
Core i3-13100T
MSRP: $134|Avg: $122
94%
#169
Core i5-10600T
MSRP: $213|Avg: $110
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 155U

#178
Core i7-1360P
MSRP: $480|Avg: $280
120%
#179
Core i7-1260P
MSRP: $432|Avg: $432
119%
#184
Core Ultra 7 266V
MSRP: $520|Avg: $520
115%
#185
Ryzen 7 5825C
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
113%
#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
105%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
105%
#193
Core Ultra 7 155U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core Ultra 7 155U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 4600G in both compute-intensive tasks (1.2% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 5 4600GCore Ultra 7 155U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($143)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-P (2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 4600GCore Ultra 7 155U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($143)
More affordable ($0)

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 4600G and Core Ultra 7 155U

AMD

Ryzen 5 4600G

The Ryzen 5 4600G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,985 points. Launch price was $154.

Intel

Core Ultra 7 155U

The Core Ultra 7 155U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-P (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,185 points. Launch price was $490.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 4600G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 155U offers 12 cores / 14 threads — the Core Ultra 7 155U has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4600G versus 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155U — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 155U (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 4600G uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 155U uses Meteor Lake-P (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 4600G scores 15,985 against the Core Ultra 7 155U's 16,185 — a 1.2% lead for the Core Ultra 7 155U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4600G vs 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 155U.

FeatureRyzen 5 4600GCore Ultra 7 155U
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
12 / 14+100%
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz
4.8 GHz+14%
Base Clock
3.7 GHz+118%
1.7 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+300%
Process
7 nm
7 nm
Architecture
Renoir (2020−2023)
Meteor Lake-P (2023)
PassMark
15,985
16,185+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi
9,348
Geekbench 6 Single
1,578
Geekbench 6 Multi
6,619
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 4600G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Ultra 7 155U uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 4600GCore Ultra 7 155U
Socket
AM4
FCBGA2049
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
24
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 4600G) / not specified (Core Ultra 7 155U). The Ryzen 5 4600G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 7), while the Core Ultra 7 155U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 4600G targets Entry Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 4600G rivals Core i5-10400.

FeatureRyzen 5 4600GCore Ultra 7 155U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon Vega 7
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Entry Gaming