Ryzen 5 5600X vs Core i5-1035G4

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Core i5-1035G4

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 / 12

21,845

+185.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Core i5-1035G4

4 / 8

7,658

0.0%

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 Ryzen 5 5600X

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

116%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

114%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

113%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

112%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

112%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

110%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

110%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

108%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

108%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

108%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

107%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

104%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

102%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

100%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

100%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

100%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

99%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

99%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

99%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

98%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

98%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

97%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

97%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

96%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

96%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

96%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

96%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

96%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1035G4

#779

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1184%

#780

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1167%

#781

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1071%

#782

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1066%

#783

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1056%

#785

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1020%

#786

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

978%

#787

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

977%

#788

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

950%

#791

Core i5-1035G4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

99%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#800

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

98%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 5600X delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-1035G4 in both compute-intensive tasks (96.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600X	Core i5-1035G4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600X	Core i5-1035G4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

Core i5-1035G4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i5-1035G4

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.

Core i5-1035G4

The Core i5-1035G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,658 points. Launch price was $320.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-1035G4 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-1035G4 — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Core i5-1035G4 uses Ice Lake (Client) (2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Core i5-1035G4's 7,658 — a 96.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1035G4.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Core i5-1035G4
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+24%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+236%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+433%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
PassMark	21,845+185%	7,658
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	4,332
Geekbench 6 Single	—	922
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,919

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-1035G4 uses FCBGA1526 (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 (Core i5-1035G4) — the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Core i5-1035G4
Socket	AM4	FCBGA1526
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	24+50%	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1035G4). The Core i5-1035G4 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G4), while the Ryzen 5 5600X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop, Core i5-1035G4 targets Ultra-portable laptops. Direct competitor: Core i5-1035G4 rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.