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title: AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT AM4 6-Core Processor
date: 2025-08-12T09:54:24Z
modified: 2026-05-24T08:05:22Z
permalink: "https://tech.co.za/product/amd-ryzen-5-5600xt-am4-6-core-processor/"
type: product
status: publish
excerpt: "Amd Ryzen 5 5600xt 6-core 3.7ghz (4.7ghz Boost) Socket Am4 Desktop CPU\\nIncludes Amd Wraith Stealth Cooler"
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  - AMD
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  - featured
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  - Components
  - CPUs
pa_cpu:
  - Ryzen 5
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| Family | Ryzen |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Ryzen 5000 Series |
| Form Factor | Desktops , Boxed Processor |
| Market Segment | Mainstream Desktop |
| Former Codename | Vermeer |
| Processor Architecture | Zen 3 |
| \# of CPU Cores | 6 |
| Multithreading (SMT) | Yes |
| \# of Threads | 12 |
| Max. Boost Clock | Up to 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Default TDP | 65W |
| Processor Technology for CPU Cores | TSMC 7nm FinFET |
| Processor Technology for I/O Die | 12nm (Globalfoundries) |
| CPU Compute Die (CCD) Size | 74mm² |
| I/O Die (IOD) Size | 125mm² |
| Unlocked for Overclocking | Yes |
| CPU Socket | AM4 |
| More info: | [https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/5000-series/amd-ryzen-5-5600xt.html](https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/5000-series/amd-ryzen-5-5600xt.html) |