AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Category Average
Verdict
Our overall take, at a glance
Key takeaways
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600X leads Category Average overall by 56 points (56 vs 0 out of 100).
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600X stands out on Core Specifications Base Frequency: 3.7 GHz, Core Specifications Maximum Frequency: 4.6 GHz, Core Specifications Lithography Process: 7 nm.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X leads overall
$299 at launch
Why it stands out
- Core Specifications Base Frequency: 3.7 GHz
- Core Specifications Maximum Frequency: 4.6 GHz
- Core Specifications Lithography Process: 7 nm
In-depth analysisAI
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
AMD's Ryzen processors are x86-64 microprocessors manufactured by AMD and are based on the Zen microarchitecture. The product line includes various models across Ryzen 3, Ryzen 5, Ryzen 7, and Ryzen 9 categories. Some consumer desktop Ryzens support Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT).
Performance
Higher benchmark score = faster
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X21,943
Category Average27,522
Benchmark score — a measured indicator of raw performance, not a guarantee of real-world speed.
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Detailed Specifications
The full spec sheet, side by side