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Ryzen 5 5600X

Ryzen 5
Current Price
$109.00
MSRP: $299.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#136
of 234
Overall Rank
#153
of 251
Value Rank
#14
of 207
Gaming Rank
#50
of 251
Productivity Rank
#88
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
6
Threads
12
Base Clock
3.7 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
4.6 GHz
Socket
AM4
Lithography
7nm

Cache

L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
512 KB per core
L3 Cache
32 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
65W
Base Power
N/A
Max Turbo Power
N/A

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR4
Max Memory
128GB
Memory Channels
2
ECC Support
Yes

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
4.0
PCIe Lanes
20
Integrated GPU
No
Integrated GPU Model
N/A

Closest Competitors by Performance

Ryzen 5 5600X (Selected)9,041

Quick Stats

Generation
Zen 3 (Vermeer)
Release Date
11/5/2020 - 5 years old
Status
current
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
9041
Value82.9
Efficiency139.1

Use Case Ratings

Gaming8.5/10
Productivity7.5/10
Budget Value10/10

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,541
Cinebench R23 Multi11,838
Geekbench 6 Single2,110
Geekbench 6 Multi8,664
PassMark21,844

Console Comparison

Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%
100%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%
95%
Ryzen 5 5600X
91%
91%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
18%
18%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%
17%
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Notes

The Ryzen 5 5600X became one of the most popular gaming CPUs of the AM4 era, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads on Zen 3 architecture. Boosting up to 4.6 GHz with excellent single-threaded performance, it delivers outstanding gaming performance at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. This CPU offers exceptional value for mainstream gaming builds, providing performance that remains competitive with newer budget options. Supports PCIe 4.0 and works with affordable AM4 motherboards, making it ideal for budget-conscious builders. Its combination of strong gaming performance and reasonable pricing made it a legendary choice for mid-range builds.