Ryzen 5 5600

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 5 5600

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen 5 5600 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,934 Rank: 272
Rank Name Score Visual
268 Xeon E-2176G 5,947
+0.2%
269 Core i7-9700K 5,944
+0.2%
270 Ryzen 7 6800HS 5,938
+0.1%
271 Core i9-10900F 5,935
+0%
272 Ryzen 5 5600 5,934
273 Xeon w3-2425 5,928
-0.1%
274 Ryzen 9 5980HX 5,927
-0.1%
275 Xeon E-2246G 5,926
-0.1%
276 Xeon W-1290 5,920
-0.2%
277 Xeon Gold 6142M 5,919
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 5 5600 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,556 Rank: 375
Rank Name Score Visual
371 Xeon E-2176G 5,564
+0.1%
372 Ryzen 7 3700X 5,563
+0.1%
373 Xeon E-2378 5,563
+0.1%
374 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE 5,562
+0.1%
375 Ryzen 5 5600 5,556
376 Xeon Gold 6138 5,552
-0.1%
377 Core Ultra 7 165U 5,551
-0.1%
378 Ryzen 5 5500 5,548
-0.1%
379 Xeon Gold 6144 5,547
-0.2%
380 Core i7-8700K 5,544
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 5 5600 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,186 Rank: 207
Rank Name Score Visual
203 Core i7-10700KF 6,200
+0.2%
204 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G 6,200
+0.2%
205 Xeon E-2174G 6,197
+0.2%
206 Core i9-7920X 6,197
+0.2%
207 Ryzen 5 5600 6,186
208 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 6,173
-0.2%
209 Core i9-9940X 6,170
-0.3%
210 Core 5 120U 6,170
-0.3%
211 Ryzen 7 3800XT 6,166
-0.3%
212 Core i7-7700K 6,165
-0.3%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 5600 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,261 Rank: 245
Rank Name Score Visual
241 Ryzen Z1 Extreme 5,276
+0.3%
242 Core i9-7920X 5,271
+0.2%
243 Xeon W-1390P 5,270
+0.2%
244 Ryzen 5 5600X 5,269
+0.2%
245 Ryzen 5 5600 5,261
246 Core i9-11900K 5,259
+-0%
247 Xeon Gold 6130 5,256
-0.1%
248 Xeon E5-2695 v4 5,256
-0.1%
249 Core i9-11900KF 5,253
-0.2%
250 Xeon Gold 5218 5,250
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 5600 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,209 Rank: 316
Rank Name Score Visual
312 Core i9-10900 5,215
+0.1%
313 Ryzen 5 5600X 5,214
+0.1%
314 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U 5,211
+0%
315 Ryzen 7 7735U 5,211
+0%
316 Ryzen 5 5600 5,209
317 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X 5,206
-0.1%
318 Xeon Gold 5120T 5,205
-0.1%
319 Ryzen 7 1700X 5,199
-0.2%
320 Xeon Gold 6126 5,195
-0.3%
321 Xeon E-2386G 5,195
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 5600 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,194 Rank: 289
Rank Name Score Visual
285 Xeon W-3223 5,199
+0.1%
286 Xeon Gold 5120 5,199
+0.1%
287 Ryzen 7 8840U 5,197
+0.1%
288 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 5,195
+0%
289 Ryzen 5 5600 5,194
290 Xeon E5-2687W v4 5,193
+-0%
291 Xeon E5-2695 v4 5,192
+-0%
292 Xeon E5-4627 v4 5,190
-0.1%
293 Ryzen 7 7435HS 5,190
-0.1%
294 Core i7-6950X 5,187
-0.1%

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Ryzen 5 5600 Details

The Ryzen 5 5600 represents a significant step forward in AMD's mainstream desktop lineup, built on the Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture and launched in April 2022. While it's now over four years old, its performance remains competitive in the mid-tier segment, particularly due to its strong single-core and overall efficiency. As of March 2026, it holds a solid position in the broader CPU landscape, offering a compelling balance of power and value for users who don’t require the latest platform or extreme performance.

At its core, the Ryzen 5 5600 is a six-core, twelve-thread processor, leveraging Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) to effectively double its thread count. It operates at a base frequency of 3.5 GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency of 4.4 GHz, enabling it to handle demanding applications and gaming workloads efficiently. The chip is fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC, housing 4.15 billion transistors across an 81 mm² die. It features a substantial 30.5 MiB of L3 cache, along with 0.061 MiB of L1 and 0.488 MiB of L2 cache, contributing to its strong performance per watt.

The processor is designed for Socket AM4, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of motherboards from the 300, 400, and 500 series chipsets. It supports DDR4-3200 memory in dual-channel mode, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and is capable of handling up to 128 GB of RAM. It also supports ECC memory, a feature that adds reliability for professional and server-like workloads, and integrates advanced instruction sets such as AVX, AVX2, and AES-NI for enhanced multimedia and encryption performance. Despite its age, it remains a capable platform for both productivity and gaming.

Performance-wise, the Ryzen 5 5600 earns a Passmark Overall Score of 5934, placing it at #272 among 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 6186 ranks it #207, indicating strong individual core performance, while its multicore score of 5556 places it at #375. This suggests that the Ryzen 5 5600 excels in single-threaded applications, such as gaming and responsive desktop use, while still delivering solid multi-threaded performance for content creation and multitasking. It competes closely with mid-range Intel offerings like the Core i7-10700KF and Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE, though it falls behind newer, more powerful processors in the top tier.

One of the standout features of the Ryzen 5 5600 is its efficiency, with a TDP of just 65 W, making it ideal for compact builds and low-power systems. It includes a bundled Wraith Stealth cooler, simplifying installation and ensuring reliable thermal performance. However, it lacks integrated graphics, so users must rely on a discrete GPU for visual output. While it has been surpassed by newer architectures, the Ryzen 5 5600 remains a viable and cost-effective option for budget-conscious users and those upgrading from older AM4 systems.
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 5 5600
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 35x (unlocked)
Core Name: Vermeer
Socket: Socket AM4
Package: µOPGA-1331
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB
L3 Cache: 30.518 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-3200 MHz Dual-channel

Physical Specifications

Process: 7 nm
Die Area: 81 mm²
Manufacturer: TSMC

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-V SMT XFR 2
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