Ryzen 5 5600X vs Mobile Pentium 4 2.80

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Mobile Pentium 4 2.80

1 Cores2 Thrd68 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2003

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 / 12

21,845

+5004.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Mobile Pentium 4 2.80

1 / 2

428

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 Mobile Pentium 4 2.80

#834

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1371%

#835

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1351%

#836

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1240%

#837

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1235%

#838

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1223%

#840

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1181%

#841

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1133%

#842

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1131%

#843

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1100%

#847

Mobile Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#851

Pentium P6300

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

98%

#853

E-350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#855

Ryzen Embedded R1305G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 5600X (2020) utilizes 7 nm, 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600X	Mobile Pentium 4 2.80
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)	🛑 Legacy (Northwood (2002−2004) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 (2003) relies on 130 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600X	Mobile Pentium 4 2.80
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

Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600X and Mobile Pentium 4 2.80

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.

Mobile Pentium 4 2.80

The Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 68 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 428 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 offers 1 cores / 2 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600X has 5 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 2.8 GHz on the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 — a 48.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X. The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 uses Northwood (2002−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80's 428 — a 192.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 0 kB on the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Mobile Pentium 4 2.80
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+500%	1 / 2
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+64%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz	—
L3 Cache	32 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-95%	130 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	Northwood (2002−2004)
PassMark	21,845+5004%	428

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.