The latest and greatest games can offer true next generation experiences, pushing the boundaries of today's gaming tech. That's why it's frustrating to realise that your PC might not be bringing out the best in the cutting edge titles that you're playing. If you're tired of dropping those settings down to run your favourite games, it's time to go straight to the source. Upgrading your processor to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G means you're not only updating your rig for today's experiences, but also future-proofing for the developments yet to come.
There's nothing quite like the peace of mind of having the latest CPU inside your case. Knowing that any title you add to your collection will run with buttery smooth frame rates and blistering speed is a luxury that doesn't need to cost the earth either. While top of the range graphics cards can reach incredible prices these days, AMD's pedigree in powerful CPUs won't break your gaming budget.
The performance to cost ratio here is particularly strong. Available for as little as $259 / £239, AMD's latest Ryzen 5 processor is excellent value in today's market. That makes the six-core, 12-thread and base 3.9GHz clock speed a steal.
Outpacing the Intel i5-11600K and offering excellent integrated graphics to boot, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is widely regarded as one of the best CPUs to hit the market this year. That Radeon RX Vega 7 engine offers up 2GB of graphical power, which translates beautifully onscreen. It's easy to lean on top of the range dedicated graphics cards for the latest titles, but the Ryzen 5 5600G's all-in-one package really is a sight to behold.
Not only that, but a unified eight-core CCD design makes for lower latency and increased frame-rates in integrated graphics compared to previous chips that split these cores into two four-core CCXs.
Whether you're loading up the biggest games on the market or diving into some 4K content creation, the Ryzen 5-5600G excels across performance, stability and temperature. That makes it perfect for anyone looking to take their current setup to the next level.
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