AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U and AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U

CPU is newer: launch date 3 month(s) later
Around 7% higher clock speed: 4.9 GHz vs 4.6 GHz
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 4 nm vs 7 nm
2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
2.3x lower typical power consumption: 28 Watt vs 65 Watt

Launch date	16 Apr 2024 vs 8 Jan 2024
Maximum frequency	4.9 GHz vs 4.6 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	4 nm vs 7 nm
L2 cache	1 MB (per core) vs 512 KB (per core)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	28 Watt vs 65 Watt

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking

Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

Name	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U	AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
PassMark - Single thread mark		3356
PassMark - CPU mark		20391

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U	AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
Essentials
Launch date	16 Apr 2024	8 Jan 2024
Place in performance rating	not rated	417
Launch price (MSRP)		$140
Performance
Base frequency	3.2 GHz	3.6 GHz
Die size	137 mm²	180 mm²
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)	512 KB (per core)
L3 cache	16 MB (shared)	16 MB
Manufacturing process technology	4 nm	7 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C
Maximum frequency	4.9 GHz	4.6 GHz
Number of cores	6	6
Number of threads	12	12
Transistor count	20,900 million	10,700 million
Unlocked
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		95°C
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5	DDR4
Compatibility
Configurable TDP	15-30 Watt	45 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	FP7	AM4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	28 Watt	65 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 4, 14 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 3, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)