AMD Ryzen 5 4600G vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

Processor comparisons 07-02-2023

   For example you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a choice by looking at the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X tests and decide which is better for games or normal use for streaming, machine learning, rendering, programming, video editing. Here you can find all information from real video editing and streaming tests or various benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications such as Cinebench 23 (20, 15), SuperPi, Furmark, WPrime, Gears 5, AIDA64, 7zip, Prime95, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Blender, VeraCrypt, Blender, Dolphin Emulator, UserBenchmark, PassMark, MATLAB, PCMark 10, Handbrake, GeekBench 6, 5.2, 3DMark, RealBench, DaVinci Resolve Studio.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

Fortnite
Valorant
DOOM: Eternal
Halo Infinite
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Valheim
Death Stranding
Last Man Standing
Rainbow Six Siege
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Overwatch
Grand Theft Auto V
Apex Legends
Cyberpunk 2077
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Fallout 76
Red Dead Redemption 2
Borderlands 3
Watch Dogs Legion

After looking at the data of all benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which CPU is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 9 5950X or AMD Ryzen 5 4600G.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Ryzen 5 4600G

55%

Ryzen 9 5950X

64%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen 9 5950X is 14% better than Ryzen 5 4600G. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen 5 4600G

53%

Ryzen 9 5950X

60%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a small game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: DOTA 2A, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, NBA 2K20, Metro Exodus, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Forza Horizon 4, Monster Hunter World, League of Legends (LOL), Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Ghostrunner, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Control, Hitman 3, Horizon Zero Dawn, Battlefield V, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Half-Life: Alyx.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	94.9	107.2
Valorant	107.8	121.9
Cyberpunk 2077	60.4	68.2
Apex Legends	101.4	114.6
Call of Duty Warzone	80.9	91.4
Overwatch	87.3	98.7
Red Dead Redemption 2	74.4	84.1
DOOM Eternal	53.9	60.9
Warzone	84.1	95.1
Assassin's Creed	90.6	102.4
Valheim	89.5	101.1

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you compare it in one assembly with the video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Ryzen 5 4600G

62%

Ryzen 9 5950X

57%

To make a finishing choice on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen 5 4600G is more energy efficient than the Ryzen 9 5950X as it consumes less power: 65W vs. 105W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, video rendering or video editing, programming, streaming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU uses all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum performance. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the software you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the benefit of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	AMD Ryzen 5 4600G	AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	195	277
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	1524	4569
Cinbench 20 Single-core	472	647
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	3398	10428
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1221	1639
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	9348	28641

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen 5 4600G	AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Single-Core	2720	3455
Multi-Core	16486	46183

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen 5 4600G	AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Single-Core	1216	1814
Multi-Core	6756	18863

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in new games. The savings are obvious! Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	AMD Ryzen 5 4600G	AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Announcement date	July 21, 2020	November 05, 2020
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	AM4	AM4
Core name	Renoir	Vermeer
Architecture	Zen 2	Zen 3
Generation	2	5
Turbo Frequency	4.2 MHz	4.9 MHz
Frequency	3.7 MHz	3.4 MHz
Cores	6	16
Threads	12	32
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	4600 millions	9400 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	65 W	105 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency	3200	3200
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache	384KB
L2 cache	3MB	8MB
L3 cache	8MB	64MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	100-000000147	100-000000059 100-100000059WOF

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen 5 4600G is 8% better than Ryzen 9 5950X in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen 9 5950X has 10 more core than Ryzen 5 4600G. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is better: 4
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is better: 28
Although it should be realized that all the figures that you have looked at here do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of of people who bought AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Ryzen 9 5950X before deciding which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• AMD Ryzen 5 4600G specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 9 5950X specs and review.