Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U vs Ryzen 5 6600U

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 7 PRO 5850U

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Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

108%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

106%

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Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

104%

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Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

103%

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Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

100%

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Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

99%

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Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

95%

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Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

93%

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Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

92%

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Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

91%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 6600U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U	Ryzen 5 6600U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U	Ryzen 5 6600U
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 PRO 5850U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 6600U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U and Ryzen 5 6600U

Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,830 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 6600U

The Ryzen 5 6600U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 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): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,992 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 6600U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 6600U — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 6600U (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U uses the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 6600U uses Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U scores 16,830 against the Ryzen 5 6600U's 16,992 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 5 6600U. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U	Ryzen 5 6600U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.5 GHz+2%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2.9 GHz+53%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021)	Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark	16,830	16,992
Cinebench R23 Multi	11,203	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,478	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 6600U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U	Ryzen 5 6600U
Socket	FP6	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U) / not specified (Ryzen 5 6600U). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Ryzen 5 6600U requires a dedicated GPU.