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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
The standard-bearer for value gaming for years, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads on the AM4 platform.

General Information
BrandAMD
NameAMD Ryzen 5 5600
Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | |
| Base Clock | 3.5 | |
| Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz | GHz |
| Cache L3 | 32 | |
| Cache Size | 32 MB | MB |
| Capacity | 128 | |
| Compatibility | ['AM4 socket', 'X570/X470/X370/B550/B450/B350/A520 chipsets', 'DDR4 UDIMM', 'PCIe 4.0'] | |
| Component Type | CPU | |
| Core Count | 6 cores | cores |
| Cpu Cooler Included | True | |
| Cpu Microarchitecture Generation | AMD Zen 3 | |
| Cpu Socket | AM4 | |
| Form Factor | Desktops, Boxed Processor | |
| Included Cooler | Yes | |
| Integrated Graphics | No | |
| Interface Standard | ['PCIe 4.0', 'AM4 socket', 'DDR4 memory (UDIMM)', 'Native SATA Ports: 2', 'Native USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps): 4'] | |
| Launch Date | 2022-04-04 | |
| Manufacturer | AMD | |
| Manufacturing Process | TSMC 7nm FinFET | |
| Max Boost Clock | 4.4 | |
| Max Boost Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz | GHz |
| Max Memory Speed | 3200 | |
| Max Turbo Power | 76 | |
| Memory Channels | 2 | |
| Memory Support | DDR4-3200 | |
| Memory Type Support List Of Strings Optional | True | |
| Memory Type Supports List Of Strings Optional | True | |
| Overclocking Support | Yes | |
| Pcie Lane Count | 24 | |
| Pcie Version | PCIe 4.0 | |
| Pci Express Version | PCIe 4.0 | |
| Performance Spec | ['Zen 3', '6 cores / 12 threads', 'Up to 4.4 GHz max boost', '3.5 GHz base clock'] | |
| Power Requirements | 65 | |
| Price | 116.98 USD | USD |
| Process Node | TSMC 7nm | |
| Socket | AM4 | |
| Tdp Processor Base Power | 65 | |
| Thermal Design | ['Default TDP 65W', 'Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax) 90°C', 'Thermal Solution (PIB): AMD Wraith Stealth'] | |
| Thermal Design Power | 65 W | W |
| Thread Count | 12 threads | threads |
| Unlocked Multiplier Overclocking | True | |
| Warranty Period | 36 |
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