Ryzen 7 4800U vs Ryzen 5 5600H

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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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600H

#5

Ryzen 5 5600H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

86%

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

81%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

79%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

76%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Ryzen 5 5600H shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Ryzen 7 4800U	Ryzen 5 5600H
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 4800U	Ryzen 5 5600H
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.

Ryzen 7 4800U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 4800U and Ryzen 5 5600H

Ryzen 7 4800U

The Ryzen 7 4800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,427 points. Launch price was $299.

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.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 4800U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 4800U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4800U versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600H — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 4800U uses the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600H uses Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 4800U scores 16,427 against the Ryzen 5 5600H's 16,533 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600H. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 4800U vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600H.

Feature	Ryzen 7 4800U	Ryzen 5 5600H
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.3 GHz+83%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	16 MB+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	3 MB+500%
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)	Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	16,427	16,533
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	10,126
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,764
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	7,678

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FP6 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Ryzen 7 4800U	Ryzen 5 5600H
Socket	FP6	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4266
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 4800U) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600H). The Ryzen 5 5600H includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (7-core)), while the Ryzen 7 4800U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600H targets Gaming Laptops. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 5600H rivals Core i5-11400H.