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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 — Benchmarks & Specs

6 cores12 threads65W TDP$199 MSRP2022
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Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 5 5600?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 21,518 points, per PassMark Software. Across all its cores it scores 10,132–11,429 points in Cinebench R23 multi, across three published results (CGDirector, GadgetVersus CPU benchmark listing, TechPowerUp).

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-16. Price and availability subject to change.

The Ryzen 5 5600 is a processor from the Zen 3 family released in 2022 from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 6 cores / 12 threads, boost clock of 4.4 GHz, 65W TDP. It launched with a $199 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current listings. Data on this page draws on 16 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), compiled from GadgetVersus, PassMark Software, Geekbench Browser, CGDirector, TechPowerUp; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Ryzen 5 5600, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (synthetic benchmark scores).

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Ryzen 5 5600 — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 21,518 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-13
Cinebench R23 multi 11,429 points CGDirector 2025-01
Cinebench R23 multi 10,953 points GadgetVersus retrieved 2026-08-14
Cinebench R23 multi 10,132 points TechPowerUp 2022-06
Geekbench 6 multi 8,820 points GadgetVersus retrieved 2026-08-19
Geekbench 6 multi 8,527 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-06-13
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 3,254 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-08-21
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 3,253 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-09-25
Geekbench 6 single 2,081 points GadgetVersus retrieved 2026-08-19
Geekbench 6 single 2,023 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-06-13

Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 5600

Systems with the Ryzen 5 5600

Laptops and desktops that ship with the Ryzen 5 5600 — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.

Full Specifications

Cores6
TDP65 W
SocketAM4
Threads12
L3 cache32 MB
Boost clock4.4 GHz

Ryzen 5 5600 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 5 5600 best used for?
Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core Zen 3-family processor. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.
When was the Ryzen 5 5600 released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Ryzen 5 5600 launched in 2022 at a $199 MSRP. Street prices drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Ryzen 5 5600 benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the Ryzen 5 5600 have, and how does it benchmark?
Ryzen 5 5600 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the Ryzen 5 5600?
Amazon listings for the Ryzen 5 5600 are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 5600 section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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