Ryzen 5 7540U
VS
Ryzen 5 6600H

Ryzen 5 7540U vs Ryzen 5 6600H

AMD

Ryzen 5 7540U

6 Cores12 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2023
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 6600H

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2022

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.

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 7540U

#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
111%
#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
101%
#59
Ryzen 5 7540U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
97%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 7540U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 6600H in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 5 7540URyzen 5 6600H
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 7540URyzen 5 6600H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7540U and Ryzen 5 6600H

AMD

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.

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.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 7540U and Ryzen 5 6600H share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7540U versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 6600H — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7540U (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7540U uses the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 6600H uses Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7540U scores 18,607 against the Ryzen 5 6600H's 18,578 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 7540U. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeatureRyzen 5 7540URyzen 5 6600H
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
6 / 12
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz+9%
4.5 GHz
Base Clock
3.2 GHz
3.3 GHz+3%
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)+100%
512K (per core)
Process
4 nm-33%
6 nm
Architecture
Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark
18,607
18,578
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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FP7 socket with PCIe 4.0.

FeatureRyzen 5 7540URyzen 5 6600H
Socket
FP7
FP7
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0