Ryzen 5 5600X

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

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

6,000 Rank: 250
Rank Name Score Visual
246 Xeon W-1290P 6,011
+0.2%
247 Xeon E-2274G 6,009
+0.2%
248 Ryzen 9 6900HS 6,002
+0%
249 Xeon W-2195 6,001
+0%
250 Ryzen 5 5600X 6,000
251 Core i7-8700K 5,999
+-0%
252 Ryzen 7 3800XT 5,997
-0.1%
253 Ryzen 7 7736U 5,993
-0.1%
254 Core i7-8670 5,992
-0.1%
255 Core i9-9900T 5,991
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

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

5,629 Rank: 343
Rank Name Score Visual
339 Xeon Gold 6242 5,647
+0.3%
340 Ryzen 5 5600G 5,645
+0.3%
341 Xeon W-1350P 5,643
+0.2%
342 Ryzen 7 3800X 5,634
+0.1%
343 Ryzen 5 5600X 5,629
344 Xeon Gold 6126 5,621
-0.1%
345 Xeon W-1350 5,621
-0.1%
346 Xeon w3-2425 5,619
-0.2%
347 Ryzen Z1 5,618
-0.2%
348 Core i7-9800X 5,617
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

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

6,247 Rank: 189
Rank Name Score Visual
185 Ryzen 7 7736U 6,255
+0.1%
186 Ryzen 9 6900HX 6,252
+0.1%
187 Pentium Gold G7400 6,250
+0%
188 Core i9-10900KF 6,248
+0%
189 Ryzen 5 5600X 6,247
190 Core i7-8700 6,244
+-0%
191 Xeon w7-3455 6,240
-0.1%
192 Core i9-10900 6,224
-0.4%
193 Core i7-12700H 6,224
-0.4%
194 Core i9-13900E 6,224
-0.4%

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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 5600X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,269 Rank: 244
Rank Name Score Visual
240 Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 5,277
+0.2%
241 Ryzen Z1 Extreme 5,276
+0.1%
242 Core i9-7920X 5,271
+0%
243 Xeon W-1390P 5,270
+0%
244 Ryzen 5 5600X 5,269
245 Ryzen 5 5600 5,261
-0.2%
246 Core i9-11900K 5,259
-0.2%
247 Xeon Gold 6130 5,256
-0.2%
248 Xeon E5-2695 v4 5,256
-0.2%
249 Core i9-11900KF 5,253
-0.3%

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Data Processing

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

5,214 Rank: 313
Rank Name Score Visual
309 Ryzen 7 6800U 5,221
+0.1%
310 Xeon Silver 4310T 5,219
+0.1%
311 Xeon E5-2683 v4 5,216
+0%
312 Core i9-10900 5,215
+0%
313 Ryzen 5 5600X 5,214
314 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U 5,211
-0.1%
315 Ryzen 7 7735U 5,211
-0.1%
316 Ryzen 5 5600 5,209
-0.1%
317 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X 5,206
-0.2%
318 Xeon Gold 5120T 5,205
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

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

5,203 Rank: 283
Rank Name Score Visual
279 Ryzen 7 5700G 5,207
+0.1%
280 Ryzen 7 5700 5,206
+0.1%
281 Core i7-7820X 5,205
+0%
282 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,205
+0%
283 Ryzen 5 5600X 5,203
284 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,201
+-0%
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
-0.2%

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Ryzen 5 5600X Details

The Ryzen 5 5600X stands out as a high-performance desktop processor from AMD, launched in November 2020, built on the Zen 3 (Vermeer) microarchitecture. Despite being over three years old as of early 2026, it remains a compelling choice for mainstream users due to its strong single-core and multicore performance. With a base clock of 3.7 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching up to 4.6 GHz, the processor leverages a 7 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, enabling efficient power delivery and thermal performance. It features six cores and twelve threads thanks to AMD's Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), supported by 32 MB of L3 cache, which significantly enhances multitasking and application responsiveness.

The Ryzen 5 5600X operates on the Socket AM4 platform and is compatible with AMD 300, 400, and 500 series chipsets. It supports DDR4-3200 memory in dual-channel mode, delivering a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and includes PCIe 4.0 with 20 lanes directly from the CPU. The processor has a TDP of 65 W, making it power-efficient for a high-performance chip, and comes bundled with a Wraith Stealth cooler. While it lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for display output, it supports advanced features such as ECC memory, hardware virtualization (AMD-V), and instruction sets including AVX, AVX2, and AES-NI.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen 5 5600X achieves a Singlecore Score of 6247, ranking #189 out of 2060 processors, and a Multicore Score of 5629, placing it at #343. Its Overall Score of 6000 positions it at #250 in the broader ranking. These results place it ahead of many Intel Core i7 and Xeon W-series processors from the same era, including the Core i7-8700 and Xeon W-1350. However, it trails behind higher-tier CPUs like the Ryzen 7 3800X and Xeon W-1350P, which offer slightly better performance in both single- and multicore workloads.

The processor's standout strength lies in its single-core performance, where it outperforms several newer and more expensive CPUs. Its ability to maintain high clock speeds under load, combined with efficient architecture, makes it ideal for gaming, content creation, and productivity tasks. While it lacks the latest features such as AVX-512 and newer PCIe generations, its performance-to-price ratio remains competitive. As of March 2026, the Ryzen 5 5600X continues to be a solid option for users seeking reliable performance without the need for the latest platform technology, especially in systems that already support Socket AM4.
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 37x (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

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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