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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 1767 reviews

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98%would recommend to a friend

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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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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Value CPU

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

    The best price to performance CPU on the market. Pairs like a fine wine with cheese with any top tier GPU.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ryzen 5

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

    Obviously a great item for any mid-tier builder. At this point I wouldnt use any other cpu

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

    Perfect for gaming/streaming

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

    Zero issues. Keeps a low temp, although I am running it with a liquid cooler. Comparable to flagship intel and amd processors.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Cpu

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just buy it

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

    Perfect high level middle tier this thing shreds through tasks.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600x

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

    Bought this to go with my 3060 and its running smoothly, no problems yet!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have CPU!

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

    This is a BEAST of a Processor for the price! It runs so well! Easy install, easy running, handles every game like its a fat kid at a Golden Corral!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great CPU, can't beat the value.

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

    Great CPU for the price. More than enough for most modern uses including gaming and productivity.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great CPU for gaming

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

    I bought this cpu for a new gaming pc build. This was the first AMD cpu I have ever used. I have to say I am presently surprised.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great cpu was supposed to include a game but nope

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

    Great CPU , bought in store east madison wi , i guess the purchase was supposed to include Company Of Heroes 3 but was never given the code after purchase so got screwed out of of a free game but its whatever , some people forget to do their job

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Upgrade

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

    Absolute game changer coming from a 3600x that did me very well!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    100% would buy again for the price great product and great team

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A good deal

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

    Perfect balance between perfomance and low cost! Give it a try!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Old budget king, get the 12400 or 12600

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

    The old budget king, if you have am4 I guess you should buy this card. However if you starting new I would go lga 1700

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ryzen Processor

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

    We were so lucky to buy this. Performance is amazing. Our computer has now more power. I would definitely recommend this to a friend.

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

    Amazing gaming CPU! (if you can beat the bots)

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

    Great CPU! It can handle every gaming task easily, and it's hard to beat the performance at $300.

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

    Get it

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

    Well worth it. Pairs well with my nvidia 3060ti fe.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great performance, low heat and power draw

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

    Using in a small ITX system with limited cooling for gaming. It performs great and stays cool.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Doubled my preformed

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

    Upgraded from the 1600 and this was a lot of great preformce at 1080p Doubled my frames in most game.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wow

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

    This has been an amazing processor and would recommend to anyone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super Fast

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

    Super awesome, very fast and it is exactly what I always looking for my gaming PC. If you build you PC Ryzen is your best option.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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