Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
4.4 GHz
L3 cache
32 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming13
Productivity12
Single-core13
Multi-core25
Power efficiency13
Lab scores
Performance score13
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)4.4 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p29 fps
1440p23 fps
4K16 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.5 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.4 GHz
- L1 cache
- 384 KB
- L2 cache
- 3 MB
- L3 cache
- 32 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4-3200
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 95°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 4.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the huge bang for buck and how it games without breaking a sweat. The only real complaint is the lack of an included cooler, forcing a separate purchase.
Pros
- Chews through games without breaking a sweat
- Stays icy cool on a basic cooler
- Works in older motherboards, saves you cash
- Handles everyday tasks with zero fuss
Cons
- Integrated graphics are completely absent here
- Cooler is loud under heavy load
- No PCIe 5.0 support at all
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 5600
The Ryzen 5 5600 is a six-core AM4 chip that trades integrated graphics for excellent gaming value at a low power draw.
Get it if you want a solid, affordable upgrade for an older AM4 board without needing a new cooler or motherboard. Skip it if you're building fresh and can stretch to a newer platform with noticeably better gaming performance.
Buy it if…
- You want a great budget gaming CPU that doesn't need a new motherboard.
- You're building a fast office PC and want to keep power bills low.
- You need a reliable, cool-running upgrade for an older AM4 system.
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