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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
A classic AM4 six-core with a bundled cooler, now an old budget option.
- AM4
- 6
- 12
- 4.6 GHz
- 65 W
PCPR score
6.2
Fair
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The short version
The Ryzen 5 5600X is a six-core, 12-thread AM4 processor with a 65 W TDP, a 4.6 GHz boost and a Wraith Stealth cooler. It uses DDR4 and PCIe 4.0 and drops into a wide range of AM4 boards. Newer AM5 and X3D chips are faster, and AM4 offers no further upgrade path.
Pros
- Includes a Wraith Stealth cooler
- 65 W TDP
- PCIe 4.0 support on compatible boards
- Fits many AM4 boards
Cons
- AM4 is end-of-line
- DDR4 only
- Dated performance
Best for
- Upgrading an older AM4 system
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Full specifications
Core
- Socket
- AM4
- Series
- Ryzen 5000
- Architecture
- Zen 3
- Cores
- 6
- Threads
- 12
Performance
- Base clock
- 3.7 GHz
- Max boost
- 4.6 GHz
- L3 cache
- 32 MB
- 3D V-Cache
- No
Power
- TDP
- 65 W
Features
- Integrated graphics
- No
- Unlocked multiplier
- Yes
- Cooler in box
- Yes
- Boxed cooler
- AMD Wraith Stealth
- Process
- TSMC 7nm FinFET
Memory
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Rated memory speed
- 3,200 MT/s
Expansion
- PCIe version
- 4.0
Compatibility notes
- Socket AM4 with DDR4; check the board's BIOS for support.
- Includes an AMD Wraith Stealth cooler per AMD's spec page.
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Common questions
Does the Ryzen 5 5600X support PCIe 4.0?
AMD lists PCIe 4.0 support for the chip, though the board and chipset also need to support it for full speed.
Does the Ryzen 5 5600X include a cooler?
Yes. AMD lists a Wraith Stealth cooler for the boxed product.
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