AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 3.7 - 4.6 GHz
Socket: AM4
TDP: 65W
Price: $179.99 from Newegg
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
3.7 - 4.6 GHz
Socket
AM4
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$179.99
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Overview
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X offers 6 cores and 12 threads. Clocks span 3.7GHz base to 4.6GHz boost. 32MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the AM4 socket with a 65W TDP — about 10.8W per core.
Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. Its $179.99 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. AMD backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Socket | AM4 |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen 3 |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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