Ryzen 5 6600H vs Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

AMD

Ryzen 5 6600H

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2022

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AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 6600H

2022

Why buy it

  • +0.9% higher PassMark.
  • +100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
  • Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

  • Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • 28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

2020

Why buy it

  • Better for gaming: +9.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark (18,409 vs 18,578).
  • Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
  • Launch MSRP is still $309 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 6600H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
  • Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 6600H moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE better than Ryzen 5 6600H?
It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE is ahead with a 9.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 6600H pulls ahead with 0.9% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 6600H also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 6600H is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE is at an unclear MSRP at $309 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 9.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 5 6600H is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.9% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (59.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Ryzen 5 6600H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020), a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of AM4, 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRyzen 5 6600HRyzen 7 PRO 4750GE
1080p
low167 FPS174 FPS
medium145 FPS141 FPS
high117 FPS112 FPS
ultra98 FPS91 FPS
1440p
low142 FPS149 FPS
medium122 FPS119 FPS
high98 FPS95 FPS
ultra82 FPS77 FPS
4K
low79 FPS79 FPS
medium72 FPS69 FPS
high57 FPS54 FPS
ultra45 FPS42 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRyzen 5 6600HRyzen 7 PRO 4750GE
1080p
low353 FPS336 FPS
medium294 FPS288 FPS
high259 FPS255 FPS
ultra228 FPS225 FPS
1440p
low306 FPS291 FPS
medium259 FPS258 FPS
high235 FPS233 FPS
ultra203 FPS200 FPS
4K
low227 FPS236 FPS
medium196 FPS217 FPS
high179 FPS198 FPS
ultra146 FPS173 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRyzen 5 6600HRyzen 7 PRO 4750GE
1080p
low464 FPS460 FPS
medium457 FPS460 FPS
high414 FPS460 FPS
ultra344 FPS460 FPS
1440p
low464 FPS460 FPS
medium400 FPS460 FPS
high360 FPS449 FPS
ultra301 FPS391 FPS
4K
low340 FPS433 FPS
medium284 FPS366 FPS
high246 FPS324 FPS
ultra193 FPS262 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRyzen 5 6600HRyzen 7 PRO 4750GE
1080p
low464 FPS460 FPS
medium464 FPS460 FPS
high464 FPS460 FPS
ultra464 FPS460 FPS
1440p
low464 FPS460 FPS
medium464 FPS460 FPS
high464 FPS460 FPS
ultra464 FPS460 FPS
4K
low464 FPS460 FPS
medium464 FPS444 FPS
high420 FPS390 FPS
ultra364 FPS329 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 6600H and Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

AMD

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.

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,409 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 6600H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 6600H versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE — a 4.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 6600H (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 6600H uses the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 6600H scores 18,578 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE's 18,409 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 6600H. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 6600H vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE.

FeatureRyzen 5 6600HRyzen 7 PRO 4750GE
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz+5%
4.3 GHz
Base Clock
3.3 GHz+6%
3.1 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)+100%
8 MB
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
512 kB (per core)
Process
6 nm-14%
7 nm
Architecture
Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022)
Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark
18,578
18,409
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 6600H uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 6600HRyzen 7 PRO 4750GE
Socket
FP7
AM4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0