AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
49.2Single-core52
41.1Multi-core41.8
60.3Gaming61.6
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 56007 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 49.8 to 48.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+3) and gaming (+1). AMD Ryzen 5 5600 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $299
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950 | 2,020+4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,800 | 9,100+3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,490 | 1,560+5% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,900 | 11,200+3% |
| PassMark | 21,500 | 21,900+2% |
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