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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X processor

Model Ryzen 5 5600X

A 6-core, 12-thread AMD desktop processor for AM4 motherboards with DDR4 memory. It has no integrated graphics, so it needs a separate graphics card.

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C$249.00

Condition: new

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Key features

Boosts up to 4.6 GHz, with a 3.7 GHz base clock.
32 MB of L3 cache and 3 MB of L2 cache.
AMD lists a 65 W default TDP.
Unlocked for overclocking.
The AMD Wraith Stealth cooler comes in the box.
Launched November 2020.

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AMD — Ryzen 5 5600X specifications ↗

Product source information · Reviewed 2026-10-20

Manufacturer specifications for this processor model. Clock speeds and power figures are not independent tests. Confirm motherboard and BIOS support, and what the seller includes in the box.

Product details

CPU socket: AM4
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base clock: 3.7 GHz
Maximum boost clock: 4.6 GHz
Cache: 32 MB L3, 3 MB L2
Processor power: 65 W default TDP
Memory support: DDR4
Integrated graphics: None, a separate graphics card is required
Cooler in the box: AMD Wraith Stealth
Architecture: Vermeer, TSMC 7nm FinFET
Launched: November 2020
Brand: AMD
Model: Ryzen 5 5600X
Category: Processors (CPUs)
Colour: Not recorded
Package / bundle: Boxed processor, AMD package code 100-100000065BOX. AMD lists the Wraith Stealth cooler in the box.
Amazon.ca ASIN: B08166SLDF