Ryzen 5 5560U
VS
Ryzen 5 5600U

Ryzen 5 5560U vs Ryzen 5 5600U

AMD

Ryzen 5 5560U

6 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4 GHz2021
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 5600U

6 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2021

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600U

#7
Ryzen 5 5600U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#10
Ryzen 7 260
MSRP: $199|Avg: $70
94%
#13
Ryzen 3 210
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
88%
#14
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
87%
#15
Ryzen 5 220
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
83%
#18
Ryzen 5 8500G
MSRP: $179|Avg: $150
80%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 5600U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 5560U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 5 5560URyzen 5 5600U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 5560URyzen 5 5600U
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 5560U and Ryzen 5 5600U

AMD

Ryzen 5 5560U

The Ryzen 5 5560U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 December 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 15,202 points. Launch price was $299.

AMD

Ryzen 5 5600U

The Ryzen 5 5600U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,088 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 5560U and Ryzen 5 5600U share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5560U versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600U — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). Both are built on the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture using a 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5560U scores 15,202 against the Ryzen 5 5600U's 15,088 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 5560U. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 5 5560U vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600U.

FeatureRyzen 5 5560URyzen 5 5600U
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
6 / 12
Boost Clock
4 GHz
4.2 GHz+5%
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
2.3 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB
16 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache
3 MB+500%
512K (per core)
Process
7 nm
7 nm
Architecture
Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021)
Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark
15,202
15,088
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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FP6 socket with PCIe 4.0.

FeatureRyzen 5 5560URyzen 5 5600U
Socket
FP6
FP6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0