Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more
AMD Ryzen 5 3500 vs AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE: Comparison
Ryzen 5 3500 vs Ryzen 5 4600GE: the l3 cache difference
On l3 cache the spread is 50%, Ryzen 5 3500 16 MB against Ryzen 5 4600GE 8 MB, so Ryzen 5 3500 takes it. Total threads is closer, 6 on the Ryzen 5 3500 versus 12 on the Ryzen 5 4600GE. They differ on p-core boost clock too, 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3500 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4600GE. There is a split on p-core base clock as well, 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3500 versus 3.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4600GE. They differ on tdp too, 65 W on the Ryzen 5 3500 versus 35 W on the Ryzen 5 4600GE. There is a split on integrated graphics as well, No on the Ryzen 5 3500 versus Yes on the Ryzen 5 4600GE. There is a split on product line as well, Ryzen 5 on the Ryzen 5 3500 versus Ryzen on the Ryzen 5 4600GE. Form factor is not the same on both, Desktop on the Ryzen 5 3500 versus Desktops on the Ryzen 5 4600GE. There is a split on igpu as well, None on the Ryzen 5 3500 versus Radeon Graphics on the Ryzen 5 4600GE.
Which should you buy, Ryzen 5 3500 or Ryzen 5 4600GE?
Take the Ryzen 5 3500 for budget gaming desktop builds wanting strong per-core performance without needing hyperthreading. Avoid it for buyers needing hyperthreading for multi-threaded productivity work, this chip runs 6 physical threads without SMT. The Ryzen 5 4600GE is the one to take for mainstream desktop builds and everyday productivity, though it is not built for extreme overclocking (unless K/X-series) and workstation-class multi-threaded workloads.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, socket and market segment included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Ryzen 5 3500 and Ryzen 5 4600GE differ on microarchitecture?
Yes. Microarchitecture reads Zen 2, Ryzen 3000 Series on the Ryzen 5 3500 versus Zen 2 on the Ryzen 5 4600GE.
Is the L2 Cache the same on the Ryzen 5 3500 and Ryzen 5 4600GE?
It is. Both are listed at 3 MB, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Product Line
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- Ryzen 5
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- Ryzen
Form Factor
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- Desktops
Model Number
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- 3500
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- 4600GE
Codename
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- Matisse
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- Renoir
TDP
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- 65 W
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- 35 W
iGPU
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- None
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- Radeon Graphics
Market Segment
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- Desktop
Microarchitecture
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- Zen 2, Ryzen 3000 Series
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- Zen 2
Socket
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- AM4
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- AM4
Process Node
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- 7 nm
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- 6
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- 6
Performance Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- 6
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- 0
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- 6
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- 12Best
SMT Enabled
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- No
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- 3.6 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- 3.3 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- 4.1 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- 4.2 GHz
L2 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- 3 MB
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- 3 MB
L3 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- 16 MBBest
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- 8 MB-50%
Base Power
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- 65 W
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- 35 W
Memory Type
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- DDR4-3200
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- No
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 3500 if you want the higher L2 cache (3 MB vs 3 MB) and the higher L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
Choose 4600GE if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.