Ryzen 5 5600G vs 5600X - The Truth

Presenter: Brett Sticklemonster
Videographer: Brett Sticklemonster
Editor: Catlin Stevenson
Thumbnail Designer: Reece Hill

[vedinthorn]

The main thing in deciding for me was that I could get the G for just under 300 Canadian vs the X and just under 400 Canadian. Pay 75% of the price for 95% the performance? Yep.

Basically, unless you're an esport maniac with a 360Hz screen, it's a good choice. Thanks for this, especially in this dark time when an APU is the only saving grace we had in DIY build.

[brandon]

I went with the G despite the lack of pci-e 4. That iGPU is nice for redundancy if your GPU dies and you have to RMA it you can at least still use your PC

[jaydala]

This was probably one of the easiest to understand and helpful videos I've watched when it comes to comparisons. You really made it easy to understand for new PC builders like myself, so thank you for that!

[mixk]

All depends on your needs.
If you want an APU, get the 5600G.
If you already have a dedicated GPU _and_ it's half-decent or better, get the 5600X.

[corplftw]

I've been searching for a comparison like this. if the G version is almost the same performance as the X, its a good choice and much cheaper and you have an iGPU incase the absence of a GPU.

[oscarruorochmolinacansino]

This video made me pull the trigger to get the 5600g and so far I am very happy with it. When GPU prices stop being so stupidly high I may get me one, but for now the integrated graphics are fine for my needs. Thanks Brett!

[acecashman]

Assuming the 5600G price (195) doesn't get jacked up on release, this is the best option

[rolandohiebert]

I guess now we know why they named the L3 cache gamecache...

[TC-tntb]

always good to have an apu in your system just in case you have graphics cards issues also helps with fault finding.

[HORNOMINATOR]

if you dont have any dedicated graphics card and you are fine with a slightly better performance than a GT 1030 - the 5600G is the way to go. Even if you have a dedicated GPU the 5600G is still a decent CPU that deliveres about 10% less CPU performance, but at a 25% price discount.

[Ryzen_X]

I went for the 5600X with the Asus Rog Strix motherboard since I play a lot, runs wonderfully well with everything I throw at it.

[callsignnictmere]

I wanted to get a Ryzen 3 3100 cant find one. Spotted a 5600G for less than two hundred $ along with Zen3 things looked promising. I plan to pair this with a Nvidia GTX 970. After watching this video I went with the 5600G for 1080 gaming. The video was helpful in decision making. Thumbs up.

[willhartsell]

Lol start to “spread its legs”. I think you meant “stretch it’s legs” or “spread it’s wings” lolololol

[angelcm]

Thank you so much for this information, built my PC back in the GPU shortage era, and now that I bought my GPU wanted to see if I really needed to change my processor, but it seems for what I do it won't matter, so my wallet is happy

[metalwolfy]

I'm thinking this could be a good upgrade option for my unraid server when they finally release it. Extra cores would let me run more VM's. I have a 2400G and its been great up to now.

[Opiophobia]

Wait...the CPU differences are roughly 5-10%, but the 5600g is $40 CHEAPER and comes with an APU??

[danielbudiono]

i choose 5600g for the igpu.
it is very useful as a back up plan when your dedicated gpu got issues.

[gordoncunliffe]

I was wandering how good the clip is too

[skd]

Playing over 150FPS will not show any difference anyway, so it doesn't matter if one is 200 FPS and the other one is 600 FPS, you will feel no difference. The only difference you will feel is when your GPU is fried and the X system has no place to stick the monitor cable into :) I got the G for this reason alone, a backup to my GPU.