AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

I got this AMD Ryzen 5 4600G processor to build a budget friendly desktop. It has worked out great so far. Super easy to install, the only issue I had was installing the Wraith Stealth Cooler. But this was because of the type of the motherboard I was using. I had to take the old CPU mounting brackets off, and then it went right into the CPU backing plate.I like that by using a Ryzen 5 4600G CPU, I didn't have to spend extra money on a graphics card. Although I have not tested it out with gaming yet, I do suppose it would do ok with some games.Overall its a very good CPU, and for the price, you really cant go wrong when using it to build a decent desktop.

If you need a great high performance cpu/gpu for an office or work pc, this is it. For the sub $100 price this can often be had for WITH a cooler, it’s hard to argue with it. I don’t see the point in paying more for the 5600G unless you’re going to try to game on it, but then again if you wanted a gaming oriented setup, there are better options than APUs.

Pros- If you're wanting to run a 1080p/1440p gaming build this is your CPU, look no further- Runs cool with the Be Quiet! CPU cooler, stays below 30C with it on stock settings- Is overclockable to 4.2 out of the box, I changed it straight to 4.2 without adjusting voltage, or the BIOS did it for me, and it has no issues; but definitely runs 15% faster than it did. With the overclock it still remains under 45C during stress tests and intense gaming sessions, so it's doing it's job phenomenally- Integrated Graphics Card is nice for running a second monitor during gaming sessionsCons- Default CPU Cooler is trash, I wouldn't use it for gaming; it takes up a ton of space and especially where it counts by scaling horizontally right off the start which inhibits access or airflow to things on the board.Overall- I'd buy again, if you're spending more than $300 on a GPU then do yourself a favor and get a better CPU. This isn't going to run your GPU or other components well if it's the cheapest component in your build by a mile. But for a Budget Gaming Build running something along the lines of a AMD RX 6600 you'll be golden

The Ryzen 5 4600G is a good budget choice for several reasons. 1.) It has an integrated GPU so if you don't want to use a GPU, you don't have to. That being said, you're not getting much better than E-Sports with this integrated GPU. But if that's all you're looking for, then it may be up your alley.2.) The price. I got mine for $99 flat and that's a great price full stop. 3.) Compatibility. This chip is compatible with many many AM4 motherboards. 4.) The performance. You should see performance that's only about 5% slower than a Ryzen 5 3600. I think you will have a hard time noticing that in 99% of situations. 5.) It sips power. Right now the max I have seen it use a max of 39 watts, and that's at 100% load. So I'm not sure if I need to put it under some sort of synthetic load or something to get it to hit 65W, but it's been really awesome so far.I recommend this processor wholeheartedly for people on a budget. If you can afford a 5600, the 5600X or higher, you should get it since they are faster, have more cache, and support things like PCI Express 4.0. But overall just a really good processor for the money.

So to start this off, when I bought this I was on a deep budget, and when I first got the CPU, I never thought much of it, but over all its really great for the price you pay, I got it for 90$, and its well worth the 90$ maybe 100.So if you want good gaming performance about 60 Frames in a game, it can achieve higher frames up to 100+ in esports or competitive games if that's what your into, just make sure you have a good enough GPU, I personally recommended the AMD Radeon 6700XT, which has great gaming performance for the price, i got mine for 275$ used, or it would be 300$ new at time of purchase for me, 300$ is worth it, any higher not so much, but buy higher on your own will.

When the it works, it is great, when it does not, it is a nightmare. When have extra time I either work in the garage or build a computer. Amazon had a great price on an AMD Ryzen 5 4600G (with graphics) and I bought a couple. Note: I use mainly Gigabyte motherboards and preparing for Windows 11 which the 4600G is certified. I like small and 16GB is inexpensive.First was a Gigabyte B450 Aorus and worked fine right off the bat. Did not know at time but already had a late BIOS revision.Next was an MSI ProSeries which I never could even get the fans to turn on.Followed a Gigabyte AB350M-HD3 which at first did noting. Then I found out about BIOS updates. Upgraded the BIOS (using a flashdrive formatted via Rufus with freeDOS, built in Q-flash kept saying "invalid") and suddenly has graphics. Temporarily. Any attempt to boot Windows or Kali resulted in a total shut down after a few cycles. After more hours than sane (some at 3am) finally gave up and used a 3200G in that system.Last attempt was with a Gigabyte A320M-S2H at first NADA but after upgrading the BIOS (specifically said for 4000 series) suddenly everything worked and is now running Windows 11 with no problem.Bottom line, have a 50% success rate with different motherboards (one partial but kept shutting down) but only after many hours of fails and BIOS flashing. Guess there was a reason it is an inexpensive Ryzen 5. Be forewarned, if it does nothing in your new build it probably needs a BIOS update.Raised to a 4 because have gotten three to work now and just the one that kept shutting down had to use a 3200G instead.Besides the required BIOS update, ran into a different problem: one machine had dual monitors byt was only displaying on one. Confusing part was which one kept chaanging depending on KVM setting. Turned out it had the wrong driver but could not uninstall and let it update, had to get latest AMD Radeon derivers and install manually. After restart both monitors worked.