AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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Style: Desktop Processor
Features
- The fastest cores in the world for PC gamers
- A fast and easy way to expand and accelerate the storage in a desktop PC with an AMD Ryzen processor
- For the best possible VR experiences, AMD offers select Ryzen VR-Ready Premium processors
- Unlocked for Overclocking: Yes
Description
AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler.
Brand: AMD
CPU Manufacturer: AMD
CPU Model: Ryzen 5
CPU Speed: 4.4 GHz
CPU Socket: Socket AM4
Processor: 4.4 GHz ryzen_5
Brand: AMD
Series: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 with Wraith Stealth Cooler
Item model number: AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Item Weight: 15.2 ounces
Product Dimensions: 1.57 x 1.57 x 0.1 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 1.57 x 1.57 x 0.1 inches
Color: Ceramic Gray
Processor Brand: AMD
Number of Processors: 6
Computer Memory Type: DIMM
Manufacturer: AMD
Language: English
Date First Available: April 4, 2022
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Style: Desktop Processor
Let’s just say it up front: if you’re building a mid-range gaming PC, a light workstation, or even a home lab test bench, the Ryzen 5 5600 is still one of the smartest buys you can make in 2025. This chip came out as a "budget refresh" under the 5600X, but guess what? It performs 95% as well for less money—and that’s a win in my book. I’ve used this in three different builds: A gaming rig with a 3060 Ti and 32GB RAM (runs everything at 1080p/1440p like butter) A micro-ATX NAS/media server combo A test bench I keep at the shop with a stripped-down Linux distro for container dev And across all of them? It’s stable, fast, and ridiculously power-efficient. The 6-core, 12-thread layout handles multitasking, gaming, streaming, compiling, and even light 3D rendering without breaking a sweat. Why It’s a Beast (for the price): Base 3.5GHz, boost up to 4.4GHz—plenty fast for any modern task Unlocked for overclocking (though most people won’t need to—it's already well-tuned) AM4 socket = drop-in upgrade for tons of older B450/B550/X570 motherboards Paired with a decent cooler (like that Thermalright Assassin 👀), it runs cool and quiet Works perfectly with budget DDR4—no need to jump to DDR5 yet What Could Be Better: Doesn’t include integrated graphics—so you’ll need a GPU, even just to boot Not future-proof for AM5/DDR5 platforms—but that’s why it’s priced like a legend Stock cooler is okay… but you’re gonna want to upgrade if you're pushing this chip TL;DR: The Ryzen 5 5600 is still one of AMD’s most balanced chips ever made. It’s affordable, reliable, snappy under pressure, and perfect for gamers and builders who care more about performance per dollar than flexing on Cinebench charts. If you're building smart—and not just shiny—this is your CPU.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2025 by Ian L Terry
Style: Desktop Processor
Pictures show exactly what I received: 1 chip, 1 cooler — no extras like directions, warranty card, or logo stickers. Just exactly what you need. (This is the OEM kit — not all of them come in retail packaging.) But honestly, who cares? This is a great deal on a huge upgrade for me. It’s fast, overclockable, and has plenty of muscle for all my needs. Installation was smooth and it fit perfectly in my AM4 socket. Don’t worry about flashing the BIOS on any reasonably recent motherboard — these chips have been supported for years. And be careful when unboxing the cooler — it has a nice, even coat of thermal paste pre-applied and ready to go. Try not to touch it, since there’s no seal or cover protecting the surface.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2025 by Michael Griffin Michael Griffin
Style: Desktop Processor
I think it's a pretty good CPU for the price and great if you're looking to upgrade to Windows 11 in the same AM4 platform.
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2025 by Sebastian
Style: Desktop Processor
Very good CPU quality. It functions very well. It stay cool.
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2025 by Roderick L. Price Jr.
Style: Desktop Processor
It’s definitely gonna be ur bottle neck but it’ll run some pretty demanding games gotta just drop some setting and hope ur ram can pick up the slack 🙏
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2025 by Joshua holland
Style: Desktop Processor
Brutal rendimiento por el precio, mejor de lo esperado
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2025 by Luis
Style: Desktop Processor
Got as a replacement for R3 3100. It is noticeably faster with programs quicker and FPS in CPU reliant games being higher. Mine included the Wraith Prism cooler (though without RGB) rather than the listed Wraith Stealth. A free cooling upgrade for free. Cooler works well - idle at 35C, under load at 70C. Installation was easy, though attaching the bracket style CPU cooler takes considerably more force than feels safe. Only complaint: the fan that came with the cooler has a bad bearing that creates a noticeable grinding sound at as low as 15% speed and is unusable at higher speeds due to the sound. Thankfully, I had another 92mm fan that I was able to swap out.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2025 by Devin Morton
Style: Desktop Processor
Buenas calidad
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2025 by Cuauhtemotzin