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Ryzen 7 1800X
Ryzen 5 5600H
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 Ryzen 7 1800X
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 1800X | Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 1800X | Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 7 1800X and Ryzen 5 5600H
Ryzen 7 1800X
The Ryzen 7 1800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 16384 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,305 points. Launch price was $499.
Ryzen 5 5600H
The Ryzen 5 5600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,533 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 1800X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 1800X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 1800X versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600H — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600H (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 1800X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600H uses Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 1800X scores 16,305 against the Ryzen 5 5600H's 16,533 — a 1.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 9,314 vs 10,126 (8.4% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,130 vs 1,764, a 43.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 5,700 vs 7,678 (29.6% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600H). L3 cache: 16384 kB on the Ryzen 7 1800X vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600H.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 1800X | Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16384 kB | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+33% | 3 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) |
| PassMark | 16,305 | 16,533+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,314 | 10,126+9% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,130 | 1,764+56% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,700 | 7,678+35% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 1800X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600H uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 1800X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 1800X) vs 16 (Ryzen 5 5600H) — the Ryzen 7 1800X offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 1800X | Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4266 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Both support AMD-V virtualization. The Ryzen 5 5600H includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (7-core)), while the Ryzen 7 1800X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 1800X targets Gaming, Ryzen 5 5600H targets Gaming Laptops. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 1800X rivals Core i7-8700; Ryzen 5 5600H rivals Core i5-11400H.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 1800X | Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Graphics (7-core) |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Gaming | Gaming Laptops |
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