Ryzen 5 6600H vs Ryzen 5 7540U
Ryzen 5 6600H
Ryzen 5 7540U
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
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7540U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 6600H | Ryzen 5 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 6600H | Ryzen 5 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 6600H and Ryzen 5 7540U
Ryzen 5 6600H
The Ryzen 5 6600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,578 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 5 7540U
The Ryzen 5 7540U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,607 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 6600H and Ryzen 5 7540U share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 6600H versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7540U — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7540U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 6600H uses the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7540U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 6600H scores 18,578 against the Ryzen 5 7540U's 18,607 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 7540U. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 6600H | Ryzen 5 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.9 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+3% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 6 nm | 4 nm-33% |
| Architecture | Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 18,578 | 18,607 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FP7 socket with PCIe 4.0.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 6600H | Ryzen 5 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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