Ryzen 5 5600 vs Ryzen 5 6600HS

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 6600HS
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
11.95
Ryzen 5 5600
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.58
+13.6%

Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms Ryzen 5 6600HS by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 6600HS and Ryzen 5 5600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking650554
Place by popularitynot in top-1007
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency32.2919.76
Architecture codenameRembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)20 April 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 6600HS and Ryzen 5 5600 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography6 nm7 nm
Die size208 mm281 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistorsno data4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 6600HS and Ryzen 5 5600 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
SocketFP7AM4
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 6600HS and Ryzen 5 5600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHAno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 6600HS and Ryzen 5 5600 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 6600HS and Ryzen 5 5600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4-3200

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 660M ( - 1900 MHz)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 6600HS and Ryzen 5 5600.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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 6600HS 11.95
Ryzen 5 5600 13.58
+13.6%

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 6600HS 18975
Ryzen 5 5600 21573
+13.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.95 13.58
Chip lithography 6 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 5 6600HS has a 16.7% more advanced lithography process, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 5600, on the other hand, has a 13.6% higher aggregate performance score.

The Ryzen 5 5600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 6600HS in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 5 6600HS is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 5600 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 6600HS and Ryzen 5 5600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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