Intel Processor N50 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600

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Intel Processor N50 or Intel Processor N50 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Processor N50 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Processor N series.
To use the Intel Processor N50, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Processor N Family AMD Ryzen 5
Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 Group AMD Ryzen 5000
13 Generation 4
Intel Processor N50 Name AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Processor N50 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Processor N50 is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
2x Gracemont Cores 6x
No Overclocking Yes
1.8 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
2 Threads 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Processor N50 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Processor N50 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 does not have integrated graphics.
16 Execution units --
13 Generation --
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU) GPU name
-- Max. displays --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
128 Shaders --
Q1/2023 Release date --
0.25 GHz GPU frequency --
12 Direct X --
10 nm Technology --
0.75 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode AV1 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
1 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
105 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
None TDP down 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Processor N50 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
2.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
BGA Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Release price 199 $
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake N Architecture Vermeer (Zen 3)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Q1/2023 Release date Q2/2022
10 nm Technology 7 nm
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)