AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

6 cores · 12 threads · 4.6 GHz boost · AM4

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Cores 6
Threads 12
Base clock 3.7 GHz
Boost clock 4.6 GHz
Cache 32 MB
TDP / board power 65 W

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a desktop processor with 6 cores, 12 threads and up to 4.6 GHz. It fits AM4 motherboards. There are no integrated graphics, so you need a graphics card. It came out in 2020.

Released: 2020-11-05
Socket: AM4
Power: 65 W

Specifications

Key specs

Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base clock: 3.7 GHz
Boost clock: 4.6 GHz
Cache: 32 MB
TDP / board power: 65 W
Socket: AM4
Memory type: DDR4
Architecture: Zen 3
Code name: Vermeer
Process: TSMC 7 nm
PCIe interface: PCIe 4.0
Max memory speed: DDR4-3200
Cooler in the box: Wraith Stealth
L2 cache: 3 MB
Overclocking: Unlocked
Memory channels: 2
Released: 2020-11-05

Specs from the AMD product page.

Compatible motherboards

AM4 socket

Gigabyte A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1)A520 · AM4
Gigabyte B550M DS3H (mATX)B550 · AM4
MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI (mATX)B550 · AM4
ASUS Prime B550M-A (mATX)B550 · AM4
MSI B450M-A PRO MAX II (mATX)B450 · AM4
MSI PRO B550-SB550 · AM4
Gigabyte B450M D3HP WIFI6E MotherboardB450 · AM4
Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 MotherboardB550 · AM4

Compatible memory

DDR4

Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8) DDR4-3200 CL168 GB (1x8) · DDR4
Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8) DDR4-3200 CL1616 GB (2x8) · DDR4
Kingston 32GB 3200MT/s DDR4 CL16 DIMM (Kit of 2) 1Gx8 FURY Beast RGB32 GB (2x16) · DDR4
VeloxStor 7004-DDR, 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MT/s, 288-pin DIMM8 GB (1x8) · DDR4
VeloxStor 7005-DDR, 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MT/s, 288-pin DIMM16 GB (1x16) · DDR4
VeloxStor 7006-DDR, 32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, DDR4, 3200 MT/s, 288-pin DIMM32 GB (1x32) · DDR4
VeloxStor 7007-DDR, 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MT/s, 288-pin DIMM8 GB (1x8) · DDR4
VeloxStor 7008-DDR, 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MT/s, 288-pin DIMM16 GB (1x16) · DDR4

Ryzen 5 5600X vs similar processors

	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X	AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT	AMD Ryzen 5 5600	AMD Ryzen 5 5600F
Cores	6	6	6	6
Threads	12	12	12	12
Base clock	3.7 GHz	3.7 GHz	3.5 GHz	3 GHz
Boost clock	4.6 GHz	4.7 GHz	4.4 GHz	4 GHz
Cache	32 MB	32 MB	32 MB	32 MB
TDP / board power	65 W	65 W	65 W	65 W
Socket	AM4	AM4	AM4	AM4
Released	2020	2024	2022	2025

Questions about the Ryzen 5 5600X

What are the main specs of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X?

6 cores, 12 threads, 4.6 GHz boost, AM4, 65 W.

Which socket does the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X use?

AM4.

When did the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X come out?

It was released in 2020/11 (AMD).

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