Ryzen 5 5600X

6 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.6 GHz on AM4.

4.5 · 1,769 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.6 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)4.6 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

Architecture: Vermeer (Zen 3)
Process node: 7 nm
Socket: AM4
Release year: 2020
Total cores: 6
Threads: 12

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.7 GHz
Boost clock: 4.6 GHz
Multiplier: 37 (unlocked)
L1 cache: 384 KB
L2 cache: 3 MB
L3 cache: 32 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Max capacity: 128 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 51.196 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 95°C
PCIe: PCIe 4.0
Launch price: $299

Technologies

Instruction sets: MMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the massive gaming boost over older Ryzens and how it runs cool on stock cooling. The usual gripe is the price felt high for a six-core chip at launch.

Pros

Great for gaming without overspending
Sips power, runs cool and quiet
Fits your existing AM4 motherboard
Handles everyday tasks with zero fuss

Cons

No integrated graphics at all
Cooler runs loud under load
Lacks PCIe 5.0 support

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 5600X

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a six-core, twelve-thread desktop CPU that finally made high-end gaming performance affordable for the mainstream.

Get it if you want a fast, cool-running mid-range gaming CPU that works with an older AM4 motherboard and won't break your budget. Skip it if you need heavy multitasking or video editing performance, where a chip with more cores is a better fit.