Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
4.2 GHz
L3 cache
8 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming10
Productivity10
Single-core10
Multi-core25
Power efficiency10
Lab scores
Performance score10
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)4.2 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p22 fps
1440p18 fps
4K12 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.7 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.2 GHz
- Multiplier
- 37 (unlocked)
- L1 cache
- 384 KB
- L2 cache
- 3 MB
- L3 cache
- 8 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4-3200
- Max capacity
- 128 GB
- Max bandwidth
- 51.196 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 95°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
- Launch price
- $154
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like the solid integrated graphics for basic gaming without a video card. The usual gripe is the limited PCIe 3.0 support, which bottlenecks faster GPUs.
Pros
- Gets you gaming without a graphics card
- Plays older games at smooth frame rates
- Handles everyday tasks without breaking a sweat
- Keeps your electricity bill low
Cons
- No PCIe 4.0 support
- Weak integrated graphics for gaming
- Lacks overclocking headroom
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 4600G
A solid, budget-friendly APU that trades raw CPU power for surprisingly capable integrated graphics on the AM4 platform.
Get it if you need a cheap, capable starter chip with built-in graphics for a basic office or media PC. Skip it if you want modern gaming performance or plan to add a dedicated graphics card later.
Buy it if…
- You upgrade an older AM4 office PC without a graphics card.
- You build a cheap home server that needs integrated graphics.
- You want a basic, low-cost PC for web browsing and office work.
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