SeekerAMD Ryzen 5 5600
The Ryzen 5 5600 and Ryzen 5 5500 bring a new level of value to the Zen 3 lineup and could make a great value-centric update if you're updating a first-gen Ryzen system, but competing Intel Alder Lake processors are a better deal for new builds.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- Can deliver fast 100 plus FPS performance in the world's most popular games, discrete graphics card required
- 6 Cores and 12 processing threads, bundled with the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler
- 4.4 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 35 MB cache, DDR4-3200 support
- For the advanced Socket AM4 platform, can support PCIe 4.0 on X570 and B550 motherboards
PROS
+ Competent gaming and application performance
+ Solid upgrade path for Ryzen 1000 owners
+ Bundled CPU Cooler
+ Overclockable
+ Broad support with 300-series motherboards
CONS
- Value prop is poor vs Intel chips
- No integrated GPU
- 5500 only supports PCIe 3.0
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on June 26, 2022
The Ryzen 5 5600 and Ryzen 5 5500 bring a new level of value to the Zen 3 lineup and could make a great value-centric update if you're updating a first-gen Ryzen system, but competing Intel Alder Lake processors are a better deal for new builds.
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By PCMag on April 23, 2022
AMD's six-core Ryzen 5 5600 performs well enough for its price and is a solid midrange productivity and gaming CPU. Just mind the lack of integrated graphics and the street price of its own sterling sibling, the Ryzen 5 5600X.
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