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vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Multi-core 11,100 · $236
"4% slower single-core, tied multi-core"
Upgrade Verdict
This is a sidegrade for most users. While the 5600X offers higher clock speeds and a much higher TDP for sustained performance, the 5850U is an efficient mobile chip with more cores. You'd also need a new motherboard and RAM, making it a costly sidegrade.