Ryzen 5 5600 against Ryzen 5 5600X
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- Ryzen 5 5600 and Ryzen 5 5600X are level on gaming.
- The Ryzen 5 5600X has 4% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- Ryzen 5 5600 and Ryzen 5 5600X are level on single-core.
- The Ryzen 5 5600 typically costs $20 less.
- Per dollar, the Ryzen 5 5600 is the better buy: 48.5 points per $100 against 41.2.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 5600 | Ryzen 5 5600X | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 48 | 49 | 1 ptsright |
| Gaming | 53 | 54 | 1 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 26 | 27 | 1 ptsright |
| Single-core | 64 | 65 | 1 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 48.5 | 41.2 | 18%left |
| Typical price | $99 | $119 | $20left |
| Cores | 6 | 6 | level |
| Threads | 12 | 12 | level |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz | 5%right |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 88 W | level |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 5 5600X | 52 vs 54 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 5600 | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Zen 3 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 65 / 88 W |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Built-in graphics | No | No |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Typical price | $99 | $119 |