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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 1763 reviews

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98%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the Ryzen 5 5600X's performance, describing it as excellent value for its price and easy to install. Many highlight the processor's strong performance and smooth operation. While some users noted compatibility issues with older motherboards and power consumption concerns, these were less frequently mentioned than the positive feedback.

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    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great cpu for gaming

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is one of the best cpus for gaming. Performs just aswell as my 5800x at 1440p paired with my 6900xt.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Cpu

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent CPU and great value.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ultra fast and perfect for gaming or multitasking with a great value. The stock cooler does more than enough and requires no extras right out of the box.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great midrange CPU

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great CPU for a medium build, this thing will handle all everyday activities easy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ryzen 5 5600x

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just upgraded to this and it’s night and day the difference in performance is massive

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    beefy cakes

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    has no problem keeping up with my 3070ti, runs very cool as well. with a coolermaster hyper212 cooler

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great product.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great cpu, came from a 10700k didnt think i would get the order and it went through so i made the switch, so far so good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best CPU for the money on the market.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For anyone who wants to play games and stream on a reasonable budget - this is the CPU. If you need more cores for multi-threaded work, consider a 5900X.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best budget cpu

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Runs well and gets the job done for a great price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Price Point, Ease of ordering

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best CPU I've ever had. Ordering it from Best Buy was easy and the best price option. I'm looking forward to having this in my PC for years to come.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic performance for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I upgraded to this from an i7 3770k, what a world of a difference. I think this CPU is in the sweet spot of bang for you buck before diminishing returns start to set in.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Processor

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great. Installation was very easy and simple.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i love this! i upgraded from a ryzen 2700 and its the best bang for your buck

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Choice

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ryzen is the best option nowadays, GOODBYE INTEL You will not regret switching to Ryzen its a night and day difference compared to intel.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good CPU for beginners

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s a good starter CPU for building a beginner PC. i recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great cpu

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cpu is really good so far I upgraded from a ryzen 7 2700x and handed that to my brother and with the 5600x I managed to get 30-50 FPS boost on games such as gta/cod.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Work of art

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolute piece of mechanical genius. Love it! Puts the Ryzen 7 to shame!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great performance at a great price. Be careful installing as the pins on this processor are very delicate.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Truly the "IT CPU"

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This CPU has been everything they said it would. Runs great and stays plenty cool

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Probably the best bang for the buck overall as of the time of writing this review. This CPU has been a very pleasant upgrade. I have zero regrets.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Like it a lot

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When under-clocked - it runs great! It has almost identical performance either way.

    I would recommend this to a friend