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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 9955HX vs Ryzen 5 5600

The Ryzen 9 9955HX is quite a bit faster than the Ryzen 5 5600 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 39% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 9 months newer
  • Available for $145.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 9 9955HX ranks 32 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX has 10 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX has 32 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 5600 has a 40% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX boosts 23% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 9955HX draws 10W less power.

FL1
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AM4
Fire Range
Codenamehelp
Vermeer
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Radeon 610M
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
5600 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 9955HX or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9955HX. It's 67% faster than the Ryzen 5 5600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 80/100 vs 48/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9955HX than Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
67% 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 9 9955HX or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9955HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 9955HX worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 80/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 9955HX and Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 9955HX scores 80/100, Ryzen 5 5600 scores 48/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 9 9955HX or Ryzen 5 5600 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 9 9955HX or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9955HX is the stronger pick at 80/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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