Ryzen 5 4600HS
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Ryzen 5 4600HS

AMD

PassMark

14,349

6 January 2020 (5 years ago)
35 Watt
Renoir-HS (Zen 2) (2020)

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Overview

The Ryzen 5 4600HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-HS (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-4266. Passmark benchmark score: 14,349 points. Launch price was $149.

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Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Ryzen 5 4600HS specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 4600HS is a 6-core / 12-thread processor based on the Renoir-HS (Zen 2) (2020) architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4 GHz from a base frequency of 3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 8 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 512 kB (per core) of L2 cache and 64 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 14,349, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Aging generation product.

SpecificationRyzen 5 4600HS
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units6C / 12T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost4 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency3 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designRenoir-HS (Zen 2) (2020)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient7 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores8 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data512 kB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache64 kB (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor156 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities9,800 million
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)105 °C
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleYes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score14,349
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 4600HS fits into the FP6 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4-4266 memory.

SpecificationRyzen 5 4600HS
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorLaptop
SeriesProduct familyAMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU)
SocketMotherboard socket requiredFP6
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR4-4266
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1
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Power & Cooling

The Ryzen 5 4600HS has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 35 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationRyzen 5 4600HS
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload35 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)105 °C
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1048 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationRyzen 5 4600HS
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$149
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#1048
Release DateLaunch date6 January 2020 (5 years ago)
Release Year2020
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)AMD
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)TSMC

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