AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Tray – 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop CPU, 3.7 GHz Base / 4.6 GHz Boost, AM4 Socket, 65W TDP (Tray Version)

Processor Overview

• Model: AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600X
• Series: Ryzen 5000 Series (Codename: Vermeer)
• Form Factor: Desktop (Boxed Retail Unit)
• Launch Date: November 5, 2020

Core Performance

• Cores / Threads: 6 cores / 12 threads
• Base Clock: 3.7 GHz
• Max Boost Clock: Up to 4.6 GHz
• Cache:
  • L2: 3 MB
  • L3: 32 MB
• Manufacturing Process: TSMC 7nm FinFET
• Unlocked: Yes (fully unlocked for overclocking)

Thermal & Power

• Default TDP: 65W (efficient for a 6-core CPU)
• Max Operating Temp (Tjmax): 95°C
• Included Cooler: AMD Wraith Stealth (sufficient for stock operation)

Platform & Compatibility

• Socket: AM4
• Memory Support:
  • Type: DDR4
  • Speed: Up to 3200 MT/s (officially; higher speeds possible with EXPO/XMP)
• PCIe Support: PCIe 4.0 (24 lanes total — 16 for GPU, 4 for NVMe, 4 for chipset)
• Integrated Graphics: None → Requires a discrete graphics card

Operating System Support

• Windows 11 (64-bit)
• Windows 10 (64-bit)
• Linux: RHEL x86 64-bit, Ubuntu x86 64-bit