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title: AMD Ryzen 5 5600x 7nm SKT AM4 Processor
date: 2021-09-12T00:09:16Z
modified: 2026-05-05T16:43:10Z
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excerpt: No Graphics - 6 Core/12 Thread Base Clock 3.7GHz
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**AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600X
General Specifications**
Platform: Boxed Processor
Product Family: AMD Ryzen™ Processors
Product Line: AMD Ryzen™ 5 Desktop Processors
\# of CPU Cores: 6
\# of Threads: 12
Max. Boost Clock: Up to 4.6GHz
Base Clock: 3.7GHz
Total L2 Cache: 3MB
Total L3 Cache: 32MB
Default TDP: 65W
CMOS: TSMC 7nm FinFET
Unlocked for Overclocking: Yes
CPU Socket: AM4
Thermal Solution (PIB): Wraith Stealth
Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax): 95°C

**Connectivity**
PCI Express® Version: PCIe 4.0
System Memory Specification: Up to 3200MHz
System Memory Type: DDR4

**Key Features**
Supported Technologies
AMD “Zen 3” Core Architecture
AMD StoreMI Technology
AMD Ryzen™ Master Utility
AMD Ryzen™ VR-Ready Premium