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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 CPU with Wraith Stealth Cooler, AM4, 3.5GHz (4.4 Turbo), 6-Core, 65W, 35MB Cache, 7nm, 5th Gen, No Graphics

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AMD-RY5-5600-A
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0730143314190
MPN:
100-100000927BOX
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  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600 CPU with Wraith Stealth Cooler, AM4, 3.5GHz (4.4 Turbo), 6-Core, 65W, 35MB Cache, 7nm, 5th Gen, No Graphics physical AMD New 100-100000927BOX MemoX
  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600 CPU with Wraith Stealth Cooler, AM4, 3.5GHz (4.4 Turbo), 6-Core, 65W, 35MB Cache, 7nm, 5th Gen, No Graphics physical AMD New 100-100000927BOX MemoX
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Get The High-Speed Gaming Performance Of The World’s Best Desktop Processor


The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has 6 Cores and 12 threads making this processor great for gamers, content creators and streamers who love to multi-task. When you have the world's most advanced processor architecture for gamers and content creators, the possibilities are endless. Whether you are playing the latest games, designing the next skyscraper, or crunching data, you need a powerful processor that can handle it all-and more. Hands down, the AMD Ryzen 5000 Series desktop processors set the bar for gamers and artists alike.
 
 
 
 
 
Premium AMD Processor Cooling Solutions
 
AMD have listened to customer feedback and designed their newest coolers to deliver near-silent operation, bolstered with capable thermal hardware - with no increase in pricing when these coolers are packaged with existing processors - for a tremendous value.
 
 
 
 
 
5000 Series Processors Have All The Best Features To Keep You In The Game
 
The world's fastest processor core for the world's fastest gaming processors. The AMD 5000 Series are built using 7nm architecture which gives you extremely high frames rates with high image quality. AMD Ryzen 5000 Series processors power the next generation of demanding games, providing one of a kind immersive experiences and dominate any multithreaded task like 3D and video rendering, and software compiling.
 
 
 
 
 
Ultimate Performance When Gaming Or Creating
 
With great processing power comes the bleeding-edge technologies to support. All AMD Ryzen 5000 Series processors come with a full suite of technologies designed to elevate your PC's processing power including Precision Boost 2, Precision Boost Overdrive and PCIe 4.0.
 
Not only are these processors drop-in ready on 500 series motherboards with a simple BIOS update, you can easily tweak and tune your processor with Ryzen Master and AMD StoreMI.
 
BIOS updates supporting the AMD Ryzen 5000 Series desktop processors on AMD 400 Series chipsets are expected to be available starting January 2021; exact availability will vary by manufacturer and motherboard model.
 
 
 
 
 
Combine The Speed Of SSD With The Capacity Of HDD
 
AMD StoreMI technology is a powerful tool for PC enthusiasts that want to improve load times, boot times, file management, or system responsiveness. If you have an AMD X570, B550, 400 Series, X399 or TRX40 motherboard, you can download AMD StoreMI for free to help accelerate your operating system.
 

Specification

Socket: AM4
Type: AMD Ryzen 5
Clock Speed: 3.5GHz
Turbo Speed: 4.4GHz
Cores: 6 Core
Core Size: 7nm
Threads: 12
 
Cache:
Total L1 Cache: 384KB
Total L2 Cache: 3MB
Total L3 Cache: 32MB
 
TDP: Default TDP: 65W
Graphics: No
Memory: DDR4-3200
Cooler: Yes
Package Type: Retail
Package Weight: 0.5000 kg
Warranty: 3 Years

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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does the Ryzen 5 5600 include a cooler?

Yes. It ships with AMD’s Wraith Stealth stock cooler in the box.

2) Does this CPU have integrated graphics?

No—Ryzen 5 5600 has no iGPU. You’ll need a discrete graphics card to get video output.

3) What are the core specs (clocks, cores/threads, cache, TDP)?

6 cores / 12 threads, 3.5 GHz base, up to 4.4 GHz boost, 35 MB total cache, 65 W TDP.

4) Is it good for gaming vs older Ryzen chips?

Yes—Ryzen 5 5600 delivers excellent gaming value and is very close to the 5600X while outperforming older 6-core parts like the 3600 in most titles.

5) Which motherboards/chipsets are compatible?

AM4 socket boards on 500-series (B550/X570) work out of the box. Many 400-series (B450/X470) boards also support Ryzen 5000 after a BIOS update—check your board’s CPU support page.

6) Does Ryzen 5 5600 support PCIe 4.0?

Yes, the CPU supports PCIe 4.0 when paired with PCIe-4.0-ready chipsets like B550 or X570. On older chipsets (e.g., B450) you’ll operate at PCIe 3.0.

7) What memory does it support?

Dual-channel DDR4, officially up to 3200 MHz; higher speeds are possible via DOCP/XMP depending on the motherboard and memory kit.

8) Is it Windows 11 compatible?

Yes—Ryzen 5 5600 is on the list of Windows 11–supported AMD processors (TPM 2.0 is provided via firmware “fTPM” on most boards).

9) What’s the maximum operating temperature?

AMD lists a TjMax of ~90 °C for the Ryzen 5 5600, which is normal under heavy loads; the chip will boost/adjust to stay within safe limits. Ensure good case airflow and proper cooler mounting.

10) Can I overclock it?

Yes—like other Ryzen 5000 chips, it supports multiplier overclocking and Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO), subject to your motherboard’s features and cooling capacity.

11) Does it support ECC memory?

Ryzen 5000 desktop processors provide ECC support with unbuffered ECC memory when enabled by the motherboard vendor (check your board manual).

12) What GPUs pair well with the 5600?

It balances nicely with mainstream to upper-midrange GPUs; pick based on your resolution/refresh target. For example, 1080p high-refresh or 1440p medium/high settings are a great fit.

13) Do I need to update the BIOS before installing?

If you’re using a B550/X570 board, usually not. For B450/X470, many boards require a BIOS update to support Ryzen 5000—do this before swapping CPUs if your board doesn’t offer CPU-less flashback. Check your board’s CPU support page.

14) What comes in the box?

The retail box typically includes the Ryzen 5 5600 processor, Wraith Stealth cooler, and installation documentation.

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Warranty Information

3 Years AMD Warranty
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