Ryzen 5 5600GT vs i5-4258U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4258U
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
1.69
Ryzen 5 5600GT
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.05
+672%

Ryzen 5 5600GT outperforms Core i5-4258U by a whopping 672% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4258U and Ryzen 5 5600GT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2064592
Place by popularitynot in top-10041
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data58.87
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency5.6118.65
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Cezanne (2021−2024)
Release date4 June 2013 (11 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$342$140

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-4258U and Ryzen 5 5600GT basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography22 nm7 nm
Die size118 mm2180 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million10,700 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4258U and Ryzen 5 5600GT compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1168AM4
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4258U and Ryzen 5 5600GT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect+no data
FDI-no data
AMT9.5no data
Matrix Storage-no data
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-4258U and Ryzen 5 5600GT technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4258U and Ryzen 5 5600GT are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4258U and Ryzen 5 5600GT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel Iris Graphics 5100AMD Radeon Vega 7
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4258U and Ryzen 5 5600GT integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4258U and Ryzen 5 5600GT integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43280x2000@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3200x2000@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4258U and Ryzen 5 5600GT integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4258U and Ryzen 5 5600GT.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes1216
PCI support-no data
USB revision3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports4no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports4no data
Integrated IDE-no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-4258U 1.69
Ryzen 5 5600GT 13.05
+672%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-4258U 2638
Ryzen 5 5600GT 20342
+671%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-4258U 859
Ryzen 5 5600GT 2041
+138%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-4258U 1689
Ryzen 5 5600GT 7800
+362%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.69 13.05
Integrated graphics card 1.93 7.46
Recency 4 June 2013 8 January 2024
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 22 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 65 Watt

i5-4258U has 132.1% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 5600GT, on the other hand, has a 672.2% higher aggregate performance score, 286.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 10 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 5600GT is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4258U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-4258U is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 5600GT is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4258U and Ryzen 5 5600GT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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