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Ryzen 5 5600

AMD · Socket AM4 · CPU index 54.1

Specifications

  • Cores6
  • Threads12
  • Base clock3.5 GHz
  • Boost clockUp to 4.4 GHz
  • L3 cache32 MB
  • SocketAM4
  • TDP65 W
  • Peak power88 W

Specifications: AMD (manufacturer, accessed 2026-10-23).

About this processor

Ryzen 5 5600 is a AMD processor with 6 cores and 12 threads for the AM4 socket. It scores 54.1 on our CPU gaming index (Ryzen 7 9800X3D = 100) — rank 43 of 45 processors in the catalog.

Measured game data

We hold independently measured benchmark data with this processor in 1 of the nine games in our measured set:

The measured results live on the game and pairing pages — this page sticks to specifications.

Pairings

See the Ryzen 5 5600 pairing guide for balanced graphics-card matches at each resolution, or run a specific combination in the calculator.

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