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Square green ceramic chip with gold contact pads and silver heat spreader marked Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-Core 3.7 GHz AM4 Desktop Processor 100-100000065BOX

SKU CH-ZAJ6-TNNW2 MPN 100-100000065BOX

Six-core AM4 desktop processor with 12 threads, 3.7 GHz base, 4.6 GHz boost and 32 MB L3 cache, rated at 65 W TDP

  • Product nameRyzen 5 5600X
  • CPU cores6-Core
  • CPU socketSocket AM4
  • Maximum turbo clock4.6 GHz
  • TDP rating65 W
  • Processor classDesktop

Model Ryzen 5 5600X

  • 6 cores and 12 threads handle demanding games and multitasking
  • Max boost up to 4.6 GHz for responsive single-thread performance
  • 32 MB L3 cache reduces latency in gaming workloads
  • 65 W TDP keeps power draw and heat low
  • Supports DDR4-3200 memory and PCIe 4.0 on AM4 platform

Ryzen 5 5600X gaming processor

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core 12-thread desktop CPU built on the Zen 3 architecture for Socket AM4. It targets gamers who want strong single-thread speed without paying for higher core counts. The processor operates at a 3.7 GHz base frequency and can boost a single core to 4.6 GHz. It includes the Wraith Stealth cooler in the box.

65 W TDP with 35 MB cache headroom

The 65 W thermal design keeps cooling requirements modest while the combined 35 MB of L2 and L3 cache feeds the cores quickly. DDR4 3200 memory is supported natively and PCIe 4.0 provides full bandwidth on 500-series motherboards. Heavy all-core workloads will hit the power limit before the silicon runs out of frequency headroom. Overclocking is unlocked for users who want to push beyond stock behaviour.

Upgrade from older AM4 CPUs

Dropping this chip into an existing AM4 board with a BIOS update replaces Zen 2 or first-gen Ryzen parts with a measurable uplift in gaming frame rates. The jump is worth it when the current processor bottlenecks a modern GPU at 1080p or when a 65 W envelope fits the cooler and power supply already installed. No integrated graphics means a discrete card remains mandatory.

How it compares

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

Price $155.99
Typical for this category: the median of 494 items is $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 name100-100000065BOX
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
Processor codenameVermeer (Zen 3)
CPU threads12-Threads
Level 2 cache3 MB
Level 3 cache32 MB
Process node7 nm
CPU instruction set64-Bit
Virtualization supportYes
Memory
Supported memoryDDR4 3200
Graphics
Built-in graphicsNone Integrated Graphics
Ports & slots
PCIe generation4.0 / 3.0
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size140 × 132 × 76 mm
Compatibility
Compatible systemsWindows 11
In the box
Included coolerWraith Stealth Cooler

Questions about this item

Will the 5600X run in my existing AM4 motherboard without a new CPU cooler?

The processor fits the AM4 socket and includes the Wraith Stealth cooler in the box, so no separate cooler is required for standard 65W operation.

How can I verify the CPU is hitting its 4.6 GHz max boost after installation?

Run a single-threaded workload and monitor core clocks with a tool such as Ryzen Master or HWInfo; one core should reach 4.6 GHz under light burst loads.

Does the retail box contain only the processor or are there other items included?

The boxed 100-100000065BOX includes the Ryzen 5 5600X and the Wraith Stealth cooler; no thermal paste tube or mounting hardware beyond the cooler is supplied.

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