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Ryzen 5 5600 — Benchmarks & Specs

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

At 1080p (High), the Ryzen 5 5600 averages 107 fps in Cyberpunk 2077, per Tom's Hardware. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 21,518 points, per PassMark Software.

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.

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 Amazon listings. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 2 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Ryzen 5 5600, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Ryzen 5 5600 by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 107 fps — Tom's Hardware 2021-01-01
Starfield 1080p High 53 fps 40 fps NeoGAF 2023-08-01

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.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 21,518 points PassMark Software 2026-06-13
Cinebench R23 multi 11,429 points CGDirector 2025-01-01
Cinebench R23 multi 10,953 points GadgetVersus 2022-04-04
Cinebench R23 multi 10,132 points TechPowerUp 2022-06-01
Geekbench 6 multi 8,820 points GadgetVersus 2026-08-19
Geekbench 6 multi 8,527 points Geekbench Browser 2025-01-01
PassMark Single Thread 3,254 points PassMark Software 2026-08-19
PassMark Single Thread Rating 3,254 points PassMark Software 2026-08-21
Geekbench 6 single 2,081 points GadgetVersus 2026-08-19
Geekbench 6 single 2,023 points Geekbench Browser 2025-01-01

Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 5600

Full Specifications

cores6
tdp w65
socketAM4
threads12
l3 cache mb32
boost clock ghz4.4

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. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
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 diverge from launch pricing over a product's lifetime — check the linked Amazon listings on this page for current availability.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Ryzen 5 5600 compare to its predecessor?
Compare Ryzen 5 5600 side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Ryzen 5 5600?
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