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Ryzen 5 5600X
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 4417U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600X | Pentium Gold 4417U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($135) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600X | Pentium Gold 4417U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+704%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($135) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) |
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 Pentium Gold 4417U
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.
Pentium Gold 4417U
The Pentium Gold 4417U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,240 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 5600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Pentium Gold 4417U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4417U — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Pentium Gold 4417U uses Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Pentium Gold 4417U's 3,240 — a 148.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4417U.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Pentium Gold 4417U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+200% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+100% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+61% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+1500% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) | Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 21,845+574% | 3,240 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Pentium Gold 4417U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Pentium Gold 4417U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| 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 5600X) / not specified (Pentium Gold 4417U). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Pentium Gold 4417U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 5600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Pentium Gold 4417U debuted at $161.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Pentium Gold 4417U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $161-46% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $135 | — |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2019 |
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