AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
The limited edition Ryzen 5 5600X3D offers an unbeatable blend of gaming performance and price for mid-range gaming-focused builds. But the 3D V-Cache tech does result in lower performance in some productivity applications. The bundle deal is also enticing, but the chips and combo are only available through Micro Center.
- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware on Jul 2023
6
Cores
12
Threads
3.3 GHz
Base Clock
4.4 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket AM4
Socket
105 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
$229
Price
Release date:Jul 7, 2023Price at Launch:$229
Cores:6Threads:12
Base Clock:3.3 GHzBoost Clock:4.4 GHz
Type:DesktopMultithreading:Yes
L2 Cache:3 MBL3 Cache:96 MB
Box Cooler:NoTDP:105 W
Socket:Socket AM4Memory Support:DDR4-3200
Codename:Vermeer (Zen 3)Process Size:7 nm
Integrated Graphics:NoNPU:No
PCIe Support:PCIe 4.0, up to 24 lanes

Reviews and Ratings

79

Average Score

Based on 5 reviews

9.6

User Score

Based on 68 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Excellent chip and combo deal pricing
  • Excellent gaming performance
  • 96MB of L3 cache
  • Compatible with AM4/DDR4

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Not as strong as competing chips in desktop PC applications
  • Limited edition - US / Micro Center only
  • No CPU cooler included in the package
  • Slow outside of games
70

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D offers a cheap upgrade for your AM4 gaming PC.

By KitGuru on
60

AMD's Micro Center-exclusive Ryzen 5 5600X3D could have been a competitive processor for PC gaming were it released much sooner, but today it's outshined by competing AMD and Intel chips as much as two years old.

By PCMag on
84

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D can play games as well as the 5800X3D, but it costs a lot less. This explains why AMD didn't release it in 2022, since gamers would have little reason to buy its more expensive sibling, the 5800X3D, unless they also wanted better performance in other areas.

By BollyInside on
90

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D gives you 5800X3D gaming performance at a fraction of the cost. This explains why AMD didn't release it in 2022, since it largely destroys any reason for gamers to buy its more expensive 5800X3D sibling unless they also want better non-gaming performance.

By TechRadar on
90

The limited edition Ryzen 5 5600X3D offers an unbeatable blend of gaming performance and price for mid-range gaming-focused builds. But the 3D V-Cache tech does result in lower performance in some productivity applications. The bundle deal is also enticing, but the chips and combo are only available through Micro Center.

By Tom's Hardware on

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