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Square green CPU package with gold contacts and included Wraith Stealth cooler

AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 100-100000065CBX desktop processor

SKU CH-BDC3-D18H2

Six-core desktop CPU with twelve threads, 3.7 GHz base and 4.6 GHz boost, 32 MB L3 cache, 65 W TDP and bundled Wraith Stealth cooler

  • Product nameRyzen 5 5600X
  • CPU cores6-Core
  • CPU socketSocket AM4
  • Maximum turbo clock4.6 GHz
  • TDP rating65 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • 6 cores and 12 threads handle heavy multitasking with ease
  • 7 GHz base and 4.6 GHz max turbo deliver responsive single-thread speed
  • 32 MB L3 cache cuts latency for gaming and productivity workloads
  • 65 W TDP keeps power draw and cooling demands low
  • Bundled Wraith Stealth cooler provides adequate stock thermal performance

Ryzen 5 5600X for AM4 builds

The Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor built on a 7 nm process with a 65 W TDP. Base clock runs at 3.7 GHz and boosts to 4.6 GHz. It targets gamers and creators who need strong single-thread performance on the Socket AM4 platform.

Drop-in install with bundled cooler

The boxed Wraith Stealth cooler mounts directly onto the AM4 retention bracket, so no extra hardware is required. Apply a pea-sized blob of thermal paste if the pre-applied layer looks dry. Common issues are bent pins during placement and forgetting to enable DOCP or XMP in BIOS for DDR4 3200 memory.

Check BIOS and memory before buying

Verify your motherboard runs a BIOS version that supports Ryzen 5000 series CPUs; older boards may need an update using a compatible chip. Ensure the board has a 4.0 or 3.0 PCI Express slot for full graphics bandwidth. The processor has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is mandatory.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $338.99
Pricier than about 78% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
CPU cores 6-Core
Lower than about 80% of the 271 comparable items (median 8).
Maximum turbo clock 4.6 GHz
Lower than about 55% of the 246 comparable items (median 4.7 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAMD
Product lineRyzen 5 5000 Series
Model name100-100000065CBX
Product nameRyzen 5 5600X
Performance
Working frequency3.7 GHz
Processor
CPU cores6-Core
CPU socketSocket AM4
Maximum turbo clock4.6 GHz
TDP rating65 W
Processor classDesktop
CPU threads12-Threads
Level 2 cache3 MB
Level 3 cache32 MB
Process node7 nm
CPU instruction set64-Bit
Memory
Supported memoryDDR4 3200
Graphics
Built-in graphicsNone Integrated Graphics
Ports & slots
PCIe generation4.0 / 3.0
Compatibility
Compatible systemsWindows 11
In the box
Included coolerWraith Stealth Cooler

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the Ryzen 5 5600X is running at its 3.7 GHz base and 4.6 GHz max turbo after installation?

Enter the BIOS or use a monitoring tool such as HWMonitor to verify the core clocks match the 3.7 GHz base and 4.6 GHz boost figures listed for this processor.

What cooling solution and documentation are included with the 100-100000065CBX boxed processor?

The retail package contains the Wraith Stealth cooler pre-applied with thermal paste and a quick-start installation guide; no additional mounting hardware is required for Socket AM4.

Should I choose the 5600X or another Ryzen 5000 Series SKU for a 65 W thermal budget?

The 5600X is the only 6-core, 12-thread model in the Ryzen 5000 Series rated at 65 W TDP, making it the direct fit for that power envelope.

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