Ryzen 5 4600GE vs Ryzen 7 2700
Ryzen 5 4600GE
Ryzen 7 2700
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 4600GE
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 2700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 4600GE | Ryzen 7 2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($125) | ✅ More affordable ($86) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 4600GE | Ryzen 7 2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+43%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($125) | ✅ More affordable ($86) |
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 Ryzen 5 4600GE and Ryzen 7 2700
Ryzen 5 4600GE
The Ryzen 5 4600GE 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 3.3 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,889 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 2700
The Ryzen 7 2700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 15,633 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 4600GE packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 2700 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 2700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4600GE versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700 — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 4600GE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 4600GE uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 2700 uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 4600GE scores 15,889 against the Ryzen 7 2700's 15,633 — a 1.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 4600GE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4600GE vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2700.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 4600GE | Ryzen 7 2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+2% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+3% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-42% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 15,889+2% | 15,633 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 7,800 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 4600GE | Ryzen 7 2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 4600GE) / not specified (Ryzen 7 2700). The Ryzen 5 4600GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 7), while the Ryzen 7 2700 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 4600GE | Ryzen 7 2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 7 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 4600GE launched at $200 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 2700 debuted at $299. At current prices ($125 vs $86), the Ryzen 7 2700 is $39 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 4600GE delivers 127.1 pts/$ vs 181.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 2700 — making the Ryzen 7 2700 the 35.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 4600GE | Ryzen 7 2700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200-33% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $125 | $86-31% |
| Performance per Dollar | 127.1 | 181.8+43% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2018 |
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