
Ryzen 5 5600GT vs EPYC 8024P

Ryzen 5 5600GT

EPYC 8024P
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600GT
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8024P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600GT | EPYC 8024P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600GT | EPYC 8024P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ 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 5600GT and EPYC 8024P

Ryzen 5 5600GT
The Ryzen 5 5600GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $140.

EPYC 8024P
The EPYC 8024P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,455 points. Launch price was $409.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 5600GT packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the EPYC 8024P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 8024P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600GT versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 8024P — a 42.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600GT (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600GT uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the EPYC 8024P uses Siena (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 20,312 against the EPYC 8024P's 20,455 — a 0.7% lead for the EPYC 8024P. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600GT vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 8024P.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600GT | EPYC 8024P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+53% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+50% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 32 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Siena (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 20,312 | 20,455 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 5600GT uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 8024P uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600GT | EPYC 8024P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | SP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600GT) / not specified (EPYC 8024P). The Ryzen 5 5600GT includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 7), while the EPYC 8024P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600GT targets Budget Gaming/Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600GT | EPYC 8024P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 7 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Gaming/Desktop | — |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.

















