Ryzen 5 5600X vs Celeron G4900
Ryzen 5 5600X
Celeron G4900
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600X | Celeron G4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($135) | ✅ More affordable ($85) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600X | Celeron G4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+480%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($135) | ✅ More affordable ($85) |
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 5600X and Celeron G4900
Ryzen 5 5600X
The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.
Celeron G4900
The Celeron G4900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,370 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 5600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Celeron G4900 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 3.1 GHz on the Celeron G4900 — a 39% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Celeron G4900 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Celeron G4900's 2,370 — a 160.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 6 MB (total) on the Celeron G4900.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Celeron G4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+200% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+48% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+19% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+433% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 21,845+822% | 2,370 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 850 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,550 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Celeron G4900 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Ryzen 5 5600X 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 5600X) vs 16 (Celeron G4900) — the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 5600X) and H310,B360,B365,H370,Z370,Z390 (Celeron G4900).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Celeron G4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 5 5600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs VT-x (Celeron G4900). The Celeron G4900 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Ryzen 5 5600X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop, Celeron G4900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G4900 rivals Pentium G5400.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Celeron G4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Desktop | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 5600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Celeron G4900 debuted at $42. At current prices ($135 vs $85), the Celeron G4900 is $50 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5600X delivers 161.8 pts/$ vs 27.9 pts/$ for the Celeron G4900 — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 141.2% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Celeron G4900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $42-86% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $135 | $85-37% |
| Performance per Dollar | 161.8+480% | 27.9 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2018 |
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