AMD - Ryzen 5 5600X 4th Gen 6-core, 12-threads Unlocked Desktop Processor With Wraith Stealth Cooler
User rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars with 105 reviews.
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Description
Features
Boost Clock
Up to 4.6GHz Max Boost Clock
Cores
6 CPU Cores
System Memory
Up to 3200MHz DDR4 RAM
Game Cache
35 MB GameCache for game performance
PCI Express Version
Processors with PCIe 4.0, delivering double the graphics and storage bandwidth
Key Specs
- Number of Cores6-core
- Processor Base Frequency3.7 gigahertz
- Processor Turbo Frequency4.6 gigahertz
- L3 Cache32
- Unlocked ProcessorYes
- Processor SocketSocket AM4
- Integrated GraphicsNo
- Generation4th Gen
General
- Product NameRyzen 5 5600X 4th Gen 6-core, 12-threads Unlocked Desktop Processor With Wraith Stealth Cooler
- BrandAMD
- Generation4th Gen
- Model Number100-100000065BOX
- Color CategoryBlack
Performance
- Number of Cores6-core
- Processor Base Frequency3.7 gigahertz
- Processor Turbo Frequency4.6 gigahertz
- Cache LevelL3
- L3 Cache32
- Unlocked ProcessorYes
Compatibility
- Processor SocketSocket AM4
Graphics
- Integrated GraphicsNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limited
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year limited
Other
- UPC730143312042
Customer rating
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 105 reviews
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great but hard to find
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Upgraded from the ryzen 5 1600 and couldn't be happier. All cores boost to 4.6 stock. I have zero throttling issues with my kraken cooler. Highly recommend if you can get your hands on one.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Performance, PriceRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Amazing performance for a reasonable price!
|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Performance, PriceThis CPU is amazing! Out of the box performance is absolutely incredible. For only $300, you get a top of the line cpu, a cooler for it, and a lovely case badge (really a fancy sticker). Ryzen Master overclocked this card automatically to 4.7 GHz running a scythe mugen cooler and max temps seen are 78C. Average load is 65C and idle is 35C. Cinebench R23 score was 11393 points.
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Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5Rating 1 out of 5 stars with 1 review
could not get the cpu to post.
|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5could not get the cpu to post. was really excited about a new cpu ,but it did not work.
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Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5No, I would not recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Performance, PriceRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
The best CPU for you money/performance!
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Performance, PriceI just build a new PC with this beast... I can't say how happy I am. It runs so much faster than my previous one. Go for AMD CPUs! No regrat. Nevertheless, be ready to do BIOS updates. Make yourself a favor: get one of those MoBos with BIOS flash button.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:For gamesRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Faster than Apple M1!
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:For gamesUpgraded from Ryzen 3 1200. Compatible with ASRock B450M Pro4 after the latest BIOS update (4.60). The benchmark scores are higher than Apple M1 in single core, which is great for gaming and media applications. Stock cooler had ~85°C running at 4.15 GHz without overclocking. A 3rd-party cooler is highly recommended. I paired it with ID-Cooling SE-224-XT and now it has max temperature of 66°C (default) and 80°C (Auto OC).
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:For gamesRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great buy; perfectly handles any applications.
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:For gamesCPU is fantastic. It handles any tasks I throw at it with no issues. Has never surpassed 60% usage even in the most intensive CPU applications and games.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Amazing bang for buck cpu
|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5This cpu is perfect for gaming and it’s a good bang for the buck cpu compared to the other options (it comes with a cpu cooler) the only problem is that it is in high demand and is out of stock at the time of writing this but best buy has a perfect system for bots compared to other retailers (amazon). I was a little disappointed when my 5600x came with broken pins but i’m going to blame whoever shipped it and not best buy. I have no doubt that i will be able to get my hands on a new 5600x in no time!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Stock up please
|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Like seriously, if you are on the AMD platform do yourself a favor BUY THIS CHIP (whenever it is in stock, that is). Things go out of stock for a reason. That should be a clue that it is worth your time. So next time you see it--Snag it, especially if you're a gamer on 1080p or 1440p.
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Q: QuestionDoes this come with a computer
Asked by Dookieman.
- A:Answer Wha? Of course not
Answered by eeee
Q: QuestionDoes this come with a cpu cooler, and when will there be more stock?
Asked by Piggszy.
- A:Answer The R5 5600x is the only one that has a cooler, the R7 and R9 do not come with a stock cooler.
Answered by Anonymous
Q: Questionhi i buy intel for my son or this?
Asked by joemama.
- A:Answer This chip makes much more sense than an Intel 10th gen. It has a higher IPC than Intel's 10th gen, up to 20% in productivity apps and about 5% higher average in gaming. A much better choice for future proofing than Intel's current offerings.
Answered by dicobalt
Q: QuestionWhen will the r5 5600x be in stock?
Asked by Person1234.
- A:Answer They were in stock at 10am EST 12/8/20 and sold out in an hour. I had one in my cart and just missed getting one.
Answered by Ryan
Q: QuestionDoes this currently support the B450 M motherboard?
Asked by MalakEbayuser.
- A:Answer Mobo makers are suppose to offer a new BIOS starting in Jan. '21 so that the earlier 400 series mobos can run the Ryzen 5000 series CPUs. You should contact your mobo maker to confirm a BIOS is on the way.
Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionWhen will this CPU be in stock? I have been searching for websites that have been in stock with this specific CPU, but only Best Buy has it consistently in stock
Asked by DoubleDstrktion.
- A:Answer Restocks are pretty random, BestBuy tends to throw up their items between 10AM and 2pm CST from my experience. I was able to purchase a couple RTX 3080's as well as this 5600x from Bestbuy without too much of a hassle.
Answered by Review
Q: QuestionIs this CPU compatible with x570 motherboards right out of the box? Specifically the MSI MAG X570 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX board. I'm not familiar with the BIOS and doing what is needed to get the CPU to work.
Asked by DrippyBanjo.
- A:Answer Most 500 series motherboards have to have a bios update, but most of them have Q flash capability which make it easier (ive done this by just downloading the bios update from motherboard manufacturer and putting it on a thumb drive). Some motherboards even have a Q flash button on the board itself which is very convenient. To be safe though, check in your boards manual, there will almost certainly be instructions on how to update the bios.
Answered by Brokenclassic
Q: QuestionCan this run windows 10?
Asked by AskingtehRealQuestions.
- A:Answer Yes. If your computer is fresh, you will have to manually install windows, preferably through a flash drive.
Answered by GivingtehRealAnswers