AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE vs Intel Core i5-11600T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a clear and consistent picture: the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE wins every single recorded head-to-head comparison against the Intel Core i5-11600T. Across the six Cinebench tests in the database, the AMD part takes all six victories, with no wins recorded for the Intel chip. This is not a case of one processor dominating in one type of workload while ceding ground elsewhere; the 4600GE leads in both single-core and multi-core tests, across three different Cinebench versions (R15, R20, and R23).

The practical implication is that for users running rendering or CPU-intensive compute tasks, the 4600GE is the stronger choice in every scenario the data covers. The multi-core wins are particularly relevant for threaded workloads like video encoding, 3D rendering, and batch processing, where the AMD chip consistently outperforms the Intel part by roughly 9%. The single-core wins matter for everyday responsiveness, lightly threaded applications, and older software that does not scale across many cores; here too, the 4600GE holds an edge, with deltas of 9.1% in Cinebench R15 single-core, 9% in R20 single-core, and 9% in R23 single-core.

The Intel Core i5-11600T does have one area of differentiation that the benchmark suite captures indirectly: it has additional Geekbench scores recorded in the database, while the AMD part has none. The 11600T scores 6653 in Geekbench multi-core and 1791 in Geekbench single-core. These numbers are not part of the head-to-head comparison set, but they indicate that the Intel processor has been validated in a different benchmark ecosystem. However, within the direct head-to-head Cinebench comparisons, there is no workload category where the 11600T emerges as the winner.

For a system builder selecting between these two 35W-class desktop processors, the data says the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE is the superior performer across all measured rendering workloads. The Intel part is not without merit, but its strengths are not reflected in the recorded Cinebench results. The 4600GE is also the only one of the two with an unlocked multiplier, which suggests potential for tuning, though the database does not include overclocking benchmark results to quantify that advantage.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies and manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE is built on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir, and fabricated by TSMC on a 7 nm process node. The Intel Core i5-11600T uses the Rocket Lake architecture, is fabricated by Intel on a 14 nm process node, and has a significantly larger die size. The AMD chip's die measures 156 mm², while the Intel chip's die measures 276 mm², a difference that reflects the older and less dense Intel manufacturing process.

The transistor counts tell a similar story. The AMD part packs 9,800 million transistors into its smaller die, while the database does not record a transistor count for the Intel chip. This combination of a smaller die and higher transistor count on the AMD side is characteristic of the process node advantage that TSMC's 7 nm technology provided at the time of these processors' releases. The AMD chip was released on 2020-07-20, while the Intel chip followed later on 2021-03-15.

Cache hierarchies also differ between the two. Both have 512 KB of L2 cache per core, but their L1 and L3 configurations diverge. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-11600T has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, which is larger per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache, which is also larger. The Intel chip's larger L3 cache could theoretically benefit workloads with high cache reuse, but the benchmark results do not show this translating into a performance advantage in Cinebench.

Memory support is identical on paper: both support DDR4 memory, both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both have a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Neither supports ECC memory. The PCIe capabilities differ, with the AMD chip offering Gen 3 and the Intel chip offering Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). This is a notable difference for storage and GPU connectivity, as PCIe Gen 4 doubles the bandwidth of Gen 3 for compatible devices.

The integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon Vega 7, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 750. The database does not include graphics benchmark results, so relative GPU performance is not quantified here. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked, meaning the AMD chip allows user overclocking while the Intel chip does not. The AMD chip is listed as being in active production, while the Intel chip is marked as end-of-life.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are remarkably consistent across all six Cinebench comparisons. In every test, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE wins with a delta between 9% and 9.1%. This uniformity suggests a stable architectural advantage rather than workload-specific variance.

Starting with Cinebench R15, the AMD part scores 1361 in multi-core against the Intel part's 1248, a 9.1% advantage. In single-core R15, the AMD chip scores 192 against 176, again a 9.1% lead. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core scores are 5672 for AMD and 5201 for Intel, a 9.1% delta. The R20 single-core test shows 800 for AMD and 734 for Intel, a 9% difference. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core result is 13505 for AMD and 12385 for Intel, a 9% delta, and the single-core result is 1906 for AMD and 1748 for Intel, also a 9% delta.

These numbers indicate that the AMD processor's advantage is consistent regardless of the Cinebench version or whether the workload is single-threaded or multi-threaded. The 9% range is tight, with no test showing a larger or smaller margin. This consistency is notable because Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 use different rendering engines and workload sizes, yet the relative performance gap between the two chips remains essentially unchanged.

Looking at the broader context from the nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE has an average benchmark score of 3906, placing it at the 56th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS with an average score of 3924, a delta of -0.5%, meaning the 4600GE trails that higher-tier mobile chip by a negligible margin. The Intel Core i5-11600T has an average benchmark score of 3742, also at the 56th percentile, with its nearest rival being the Intel Xeon Silver 4116 at 3733, a delta of 0.2%.

The average score difference between the two reviewed chips is 164 points in favor of the AMD part, which translates to roughly a 4.4% advantage based on the recorded average scores. This is smaller than the 9% head-to-head deltas, which is explained by the fact that the average score aggregates across all benchmark types in the database, including those where the Intel part has recorded scores like Geekbench that are not in the head-to-head set.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE and the Intel Core i5-11600T:

• Architecture and codename: AMD uses Zen 2 (Renoir), Intel uses Rocket Lake.
• Process node: AMD is 7 nm (TSMC), Intel is 14 nm (Intel foundry).
• Transistors: AMD has 9,800 million, Intel has no recorded count.
• Die size: AMD is 156 mm², Intel is 276 mm².
• L1 cache: AMD has 64 KB per core, Intel has 80 KB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD has 8 MB shared, Intel has 12 MB shared.
• Base clock: AMD is 3.30 GHz, Intel is 1700.00 MHz (1.70 GHz).
• Boost clock: AMD is 4.20 GHz, Intel is 4.10 GHz.
• PCIe: AMD is Gen 3, Intel is Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only).
• Integrated graphics: AMD is Radeon Vega 7, Intel is UHD Graphics 750.
• Socket: AMD is AMD Socket AM4, Intel is Intel Socket 1200.
• Multiplier: AMD is unlocked, Intel is locked.
• Production status: AMD is active, Intel is end-of-life.
• Release date: AMD is 2020-07-20, Intel is 2021-03-15.
• Launch MSRP: Intel has a recorded launch MSRP of $213, AMD has none recorded.
• Part number: AMD is 100-000000150, Intel is SRKNX.

Both processors share the same core and thread count (6 cores, 12 threads), the same TDP (35W), the same L2 cache per core (512 KB), the same memory support (DDR4, dual-channel, 51.2 GB/s bandwidth), and neither supports ECC memory.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE has a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-11600T has a boost clock of 4.10 GHz.

Q: How much larger is the Intel chip's die compared to the AMD chip?

A: The Intel Core i5-11600T has a die size of 276 mm², while the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE has a die size of 156 mm², making the Intel die approximately 77% larger.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The largest recorded delta is 9.1%, seen in Cinebench R15 multi-core, R15 single-core, and R20 multi-core, where the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE leads the Intel Core i5-11600T.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-11600T have any benchmark scores that the AMD chip lacks?

A: Yes, the Intel chip has Geekbench scores recorded in the database: 6653 in multi-core and 1791 in single-core. The AMD chip has no Geekbench scores recorded.

Q: Are both processors in the same performance percentile?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE and the Intel Core i5-11600T are at the 56th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 4?

A: The Intel Core i5-11600T supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE supports PCIe Gen 3.