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Ryzen 5 5600

Ryzen 5
Current Price
$99.00
MSRP: $199.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#139
of 234
Overall Rank
#156
of 251
Value Rank
#10
of 207
Gaming Rank
#50
of 251
Productivity Rank
#102
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
6
Threads
12
Base Clock
3.5 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
4.4 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 5600 (Selected)8,647

Quick Stats

Generation
Zen 3 (Vermeer)
Release Date
4/4/2022 - 3 years old
Status
current
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
8647
Value87.3
Efficiency133.0

Use Case Ratings

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

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,464
Cinebench R23 Multi10,898
Geekbench 6 Single2,053
Geekbench 6 Multi8,602
PassMark21,550

Console Comparison

Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%
100%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%
95%
Ryzen 5 5600
88%
88%
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 5600 offers 6 cores and 12 threads of Zen 3 performance with a more efficient 65W TDP. Boosting up to 4.4 GHz, it delivers excellent gaming performance while running cooler and using less power than the 5600X. This CPU provides outstanding value for budget gaming builds on the mature AM4 platform, offering near-identical gaming performance to the 5600X at lower cost. Perfect for 1080p and 1440p gaming with moderate productivity needs, making it a smart choice for value-focused builders.