Where do the Ryzen 5 5600X benchmark numbers come from?

Synthetic benchmarks are aggregated from TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, and Cinebench leaderboards. AI inference tokens-per-second results come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation; click through to verify the original number.

How many cores does the Ryzen 5 5600X have, and how does it benchmark?

Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 cores and 12 threads. 18 synthetic benchmark results on file — PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, and Geekbench scores in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmarks — Gaming + AI

Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 5 5600X?

At 1080p (High, Native), the Ryzen 5 5600X averages 136 fps in Alan Wake 2 with a 119 fps 1% low, per Tom's Hardware. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 21,836 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 5600X is a processor from the Zen 3 family released in 2020 from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 6 cores / 12 threads, boost clock of 4.6 GHz, 65W TDP. It launched with a $299 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, 3 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 5600X, 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 5600X 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	Avg FPS	1% low	Source
Alan Wake 2	1080p	High Native	136 fps	119 fps	Tom's Hardware 2021-11-15
Cyberpunk 2077	1080p	High Native	120 fps	102 fps	TechPowerUp 2021-11-17
Starfield	1080p	High Native	113 fps	95 fps	Gamers Nexus 2021-11-18

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 5600X — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark	Score	Source
PassMark CPU Mark	21,836 points	PassMark Software 2026-06-14
Cinebench R23 multi	20,500 pts	Tom's Hardware 2021-11-15
PassMark CPU Mark	18,900 pts	PassMark 2021-11-14
Cinebench R23 multi	11,201 points	CGDirector 2020-11-15
Geekbench 6 multi	11,200 pts	Phoronix 2021-11-16
Cinebench R23 multi	11,190 points	GadgetVersus 2024-06-01
Geekbench 6 multi	9,135 points	Geekbench Browser 2024-12-01
Geekbench 6 multi	8,810 points	GadgetVersus 2024-01-01
PassMark Single Thread	3,366 points	PassMark Software 2026-06-14
PassMark Single Thread Rating	3,365 points	PassMark Software 2026-07-14

Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD

Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-thread unlocked desktop processor with Wraith Stealth cooler

$165.98

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AMD RYZEN 5 5600XT 6-Core, 12-Thread Processor

$198.20

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Full Specifications

cores	6
tdp w	65
socket	AM4
threads	12
l3 cache mb	32
boost clock ghz	4.6

Ryzen 5 5600X — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 5 5600X best used for?

Ryzen 5 5600X 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 5600X released, and what was its launch MSRP?

Ryzen 5 5600X launched in 2020 at a $299 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 5600X compare to its predecessor?

Compare Ryzen 5 5600X 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 5600X?

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