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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — Benchmarks & Specs

6 cores12 threads65W TDP$299 MSRP2020
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Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 5 5600X?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 18,900–21,836 points, across two PassMark results (PassMark CPU benchmark listing, PassMark result of 2021-11-14). Across all its cores it scores 11,190–20,500 pts in Cinebench R23 multi, across four published results (Tom's Hardware, Notebookcheck CPU benchmark listing, CGDirector, GadgetVersus CPU benchmark listing).

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.

Amazon listing: $158.98

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

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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 listings. Data on this page draws on 21 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 9 measured game frame-rate results, compiled from Koukan, GadgetVersus, TechSpot, Tom's Hardware, CGDirector, CpuTronic, Gamers Nexus, Geekbench Browser, Notebookcheck, PassMark, Phoronix, TechPowerUp, The FPS Review; each table row links to its source. 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 or synthetic benchmark scores).

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. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Test GPU Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 245 fps — Not recorded Koukan 2026-07-18
Alan Wake 2 1080p High 136 fps 119 fps Not recorded Tom's Hardware 2021-11-15
Marvel Rivals 1080p Medium 131 fps — Not recorded TechSpot 2026-01-13
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 120 fps 102 fps Not recorded TechPowerUp 2021-11-17
Borderlands 4 1080p Medium 118 fps — Not recorded TechSpot 2026-01-13
Starfield 1080p High 113 fps 95 fps Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2021-11-18
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 98 fps — Not recorded The FPS Review 2021-10-26
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 78 fps — Not recorded Koukan 2026-07-18
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High 62 fps — Not recorded Koukan 2026-07-18

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. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 21,836 points PassMark Software retrieved 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 11,838 points Notebookcheck retrieved 2026-09-15
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 retrieved 2026-06-14
Geekbench 6 multi 9,135 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-06-14
Geekbench 6 multi 8,810 points GadgetVersus retrieved 2026-08-20
Geekbench 6 multi 8,641 points CpuTronic (Geekbench Browser) retrieved 2026-09-15

Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 5600X

Systems with the Ryzen 5 5600X

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

Full Specifications

Cores6
TDP65 W
SocketAM4
Threads12
L3 cache32 MB
Boost clock4.6 GHz

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. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.
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 drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Ryzen 5 5600X 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 5600X have, and how does it benchmark?
Ryzen 5 5600X 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 5600X?
Amazon listings for the Ryzen 5 5600X are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 5600X section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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