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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 5600G vs FX-6300

The Ryzen 5 5600G is much faster than the FX-6300 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $143.75 more expensive!

  • Up to 184% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 8 years and 7 months newer
  • Up to 45% better value for money
  • Up to 96% more expensive$184.40 vs $40.65
  • Up to 96% cheaper$40.65 vs $184.40

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 5 5600G ranks 40 points higher.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 5600G has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 5600G has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
AMD FX-6300 Logo
FX-6300
3.5 GHz

Ryzen 5 5600G has a 11% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
AMD FX-6300 Logo
FX-6300
4.1 GHz

Ryzen 5 5600G boosts 7% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 5600G draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp
AMD FX-6300 Logo
FX-6300
$40.65

FX-6300 is $143.75 cheaper.

AM4
Sockethelp
AM3+
Cezanne
Codenamehelp
Vishera
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Radeon Graphics 448SP
Integrated GPUhelp
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
1866 MHz (DDR3)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 5600G or FX-6300?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600G. It's 1000% faster than the FX-6300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 44/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5600G than FX-6300?expand_more
1000% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 5600G or FX-6300?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 5600G worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 44/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 5600G and FX-6300?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 5600G scores 44/100, FX-6300 scores 4/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 5600G or FX-6300 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 5600G or FX-6300?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600G is the stronger pick at 44/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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