AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

The Ryzen 5 5600G steals the show with a stellar price-to-performance ratio that provides up to 96% of the iGPU gaming performance of its more expensive counterpart, but for 30% less cash.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 1

Product details

  • Features best-in-class graphics performance in a desktop processor for smooth 1080p gaming, no graphics card required
  • 6 Cores and 12 processing threads, bundled with the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler
  • 4.4 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 19 MB cache, DDR4-3200 support
  • For the advanced Socket AM4 platform

PROS

+ Stellar price-to-performance ratio
+ Faster Zen 3 CPU cores
+ Passable 1080p, solid 720p
+ Excellent power consumption and efficiency
+ Great overclocking headroom
+ Bundled cooler
+ Compatible with some AM4 motherboards

CONS

- PCIe 3.0 connectivity

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on August 07, 2021
The Ryzen 5 5600G steals the show with a stellar price-to-performance ratio that provides up to 96% of the iGPU gaming performance of its more expensive counterpart, but for 30% less cash.
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By PCMag on August 03, 2021
Looking to play PC games without a graphics card? AMD's Ryzen 5 5600G CPU and its integrated graphics give cash-strapped gamers a superb, value-focused option that Intel can't match.
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