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Ryzen 5 5600H
Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600H | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600H | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600H and Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Ryzen 5 5600H
The Ryzen 5 5600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,533 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 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: 16,830 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 5600H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600H versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600H uses the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U uses Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600H scores 16,533 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U's 16,830 — a 1.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 10,126 vs 11,203 (10.1% advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,764 vs 1,478, a 17.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600H that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600H | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+74% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+500% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) | Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) |
| PassMark | 16,533 | 16,830+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 10,126 | 11,203+11% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,764+19% | 1,478 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,678 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FP6 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4266 memory speed. The Ryzen 5 5600H supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen 5 5600H) vs 8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U) — the Ryzen 5 5600H offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600H | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4266 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Both support AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (7-core) (Ryzen 5 5600H) and Radeon Vega 8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600H targets Gaming Laptops. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 5600H rivals Core i5-11400H.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600H | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (7-core) | Radeon Vega 8 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Gaming Laptops | — |
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