AMD Ryzen 5 5600

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6
Cores
12
Threads
3.5 GHz
Base Clock
4.4 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket AM4
Socket
65 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
$149
Price
Release date:Nov 5, 2020Price at Launch:$199
Cores:6Threads:12
Base Clock:3.5 GHzBoost Clock:4.4 GHz
Type:DesktopMultithreading:Yes
L2 Cache:3 MBL3 Cache:32 MB
Box Cooler:YesTDP:65 W
Socket:Socket AM4Memory Support:DDR4-3200
Codename:Vermeer (Zen 3)Process Size:7 nm
Integrated Graphics:NoNPU:No
PCIe Support:PCIe 4.0, 20 lanes
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 pricing

Last 6 months
Price Date
Current $149 Dec 15, 2025
Highest* $190 Feb 20, 2025
Lowest* $115 Jan 1, 2025
Average $130
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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Reviews and Ratings

82

Average Score

Based on 5 reviews

9.6

User Score

Based on 7,223 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Good value
  • Competent gaming and application performance
  • Wraith Stealth cooler included
  • Unlocked too

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • 5600X doesn't cost much more
  • No integrated GPU
85

A great gaming CPU at a decent price point. It's a shame the platform is hitting the end of its natural life, but you can still build a formidable machine around this and enjoy it for years to come.

By PCGamer on
90

Compared to Intel's Core i5-12400F offering, the Ryzen 5 5600 is slightly more expensive, but generally makes up for that with lower platform cost. It makes little sense to pair the 5600 with an X570 motherboard (we did so to keep a level playing field for the reviews), as a B550 motherboard won't be any slower, and you'll save around $50.

By TechPowerUp on
85

The 5600X was a little too expensive at 50 USD per core, this non-X model cost 33 USD per core, and that does bring a smile to my face considering the game performance you can draw from this proc. Even this six-core component will be a feisty product in terms of general PC Desktop performance, but it will also perform admirably in PC gaming. You get your 12-threads, which most games appreciate.

By The Guru of 3D on
80

AMD's six-core Ryzen 5 5600 performs well enough for its price and is a solid midrange productivity and gaming CPU. Just mind the lack of integrated graphics and the street price of its own sterling sibling, the Ryzen 5 5600X.

By PCMag on
70

The Ryzen 5 5600 is a great drop-in chip for upgraders that already have systems built around older Zen processors, but it's hard to recommend for a new build unless you're willing to sacrifice modern amenities to maximize the bang for your buck.

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