Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z vs Ryzen 5 5600F

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 6860Z

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

106%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

105%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

104%

#135

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600F

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

111%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

111%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

111%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

108%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

105%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

104%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

104%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

103%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

103%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

103%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

102%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

102%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

101%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

101%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

100%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

100%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

100%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

100%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

99%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

99%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

99%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

99%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

99%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

98%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

98%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

97%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

97%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

96%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

96%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

95%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 5600F is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z	Ryzen 5 5600F
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($129)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z	Ryzen 5 5600F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($129)

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 6860Z Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z and Ryzen 5 5600F

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 20,084 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 5600F

The Ryzen 5 5600F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 September 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,225 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600F — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z uses the Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600F uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z scores 20,084 against the Ryzen 5 5600F's 20,225 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600F. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600F.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z	Ryzen 5 5600F
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.75 GHz+19%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	16 MB	32 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	512 kB (per core)
Process	6 nm-14%	7 nm
Architecture	Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	20,084	20,225

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600F uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.