Ryzen 5 5600 vs Ryzen 7 7736U
Ryzen 5 5600
Ryzen 7 7736U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7736U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600 | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($115) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600 | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($115) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 5600 and Ryzen 7 7736U
Ryzen 5 5600
The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 7736U
The Ryzen 7 7736U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 21,696 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 5600 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7736U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7736U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7736U — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7736U (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600 uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7736U uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600 scores 21,550 against the Ryzen 7 7736U's 21,696 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 7736U. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 11,077 vs 12,768 (14.2% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7736U). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,052 vs 1,869, a 9.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 8,600 vs 8,020 (7% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7736U.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600 | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+30% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+100% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm | 6 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Vermeer (2020−2025) | Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 21,550 | 21,696 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 11,077 | 12,768+15% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,052+10% | 1,869 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,600+7% | 8,020 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 5600 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7736U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600 versus LPDDR5-6400 on the Ryzen 7 7736U — the Ryzen 7 7736U supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 5600 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 5 5600) vs 20 (Ryzen 7 7736U) — the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B550,X570,B450,X470,A520 (Ryzen 5 5600) and SoC (Ryzen 7 7736U).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600 | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5-6400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 5 5600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 7736U). The Ryzen 7 7736U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Ryzen 5 5600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop, Ryzen 7 7736U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7736U rivals Core i7-1255U.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600 | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 680M |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V (SVM) |
| Target Use | Desktop | Productivity |
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