Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE vs Ryzen 5 5600
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
Ryzen 5 5600
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($115) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+20%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($115) |
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 PRO 2400GE and Ryzen 5 5600
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,787 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 5 5600
The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE scores 7,787 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 93.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.4 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+700% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Vermeer (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 7,787 | 21,550+177% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,077 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,052 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,600 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE launched at $169 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($50 vs $115), the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is $65 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE delivers 155.7 pts/$ vs 187.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600 — making the Ryzen 5 5600 the 18.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169-15% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-57% | $115 |
| Performance per Dollar | 155.7 | 187.4+20% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2022 |
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