Ryzen 7 5800XT vs Ryzen 5 5600GT

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 5600GT
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.85
Ryzen 7 5800XT
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
18.29
+42.3%

Ryzen 7 5800XT outperforms Ryzen 5 5600GT by a considerable 42% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 5600GT and Ryzen 7 5800XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking601330
Place by popularity36not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation62.7955.45
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency18.7116.48
Architecture codenameCezanne (2021−2024)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$140$249

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 5600GT has 13% better value for money than Ryzen 7 5800XT.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 5600GT and Ryzen 7 5800XT 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB32 MB
Chip lithography7 nm7 nm
Die size180 mm274 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors10,700 million4,150 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 5600GT and Ryzen 7 5800XT 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
SocketAM4AM4
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 5600GT and Ryzen 7 5800XT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 5600GT and Ryzen 7 5800XT are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 5600GT and Ryzen 7 5800XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Vega 7N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 5600GT and Ryzen 7 5800XT.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

Ryzen 5 5600GT 12.85
Ryzen 7 5800XT 18.29
+42.3%

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.

Ryzen 5 5600GT 20410
Ryzen 7 5800XT 29054
+42.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.85 18.29
Recency 8 January 2024 31 July 2024
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen 5 5600GT has 61.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 5800XT, on the other hand, has a 42.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 months, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

The Ryzen 7 5800XT is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 5600GT in performance tests.


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