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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

AMD

Ryzen 5 5600

  • Blender render score 154 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 4.4 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Blender render score 161 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 5% faster in the Blender benchmark

AAMD Ryzen 5 5600154

Median of 59 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 5 5600X161

Median of 63 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A35%Fair
B39%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 5 5600X · Max boost clock: 4.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz

Office Work

A37%Fair
B40%Fair

Too close to call

Daily Use

A36%Fair
B38%Fair

Too close to call

Content Creation

A32%Basic
B33%Basic

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AAMD Ryzen 5 5600

35/100

BAMD Ryzen 5 5600X

38/100

AAMD Ryzen 5 5600

Advantages

  • No clear advantage in the compared specifications.

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 3.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz (5% lower)
  • Blender render score 154 samples/min vs 161 samples/min (4% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.4 GHz vs 4.6 GHz (4% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Advantages

  • Base clock 3.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz (6% higher)
  • Blender render score 161 samples/min vs 154 samples/min (5% higher)
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz (5% higher)

Disadvantages

  • No clear disadvantage in the compared specifications.

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 5 5600BAMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.154 samples/min161 samples/min Better +5%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.5963
Cores & clocks
Cores66
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1212
Base clock3.5 GHz3.7 GHz Better +6%
Max boost clock4.4 GHz4.6 GHz Better +5%
Memory & cache
L3 cache32 MB32 MB
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W65 W
Features
Integrated graphicsNoNo
Platform
ArchitectureZen 3Zen 3
SocketAM4AM4
Manufacturing process7 nm7 nm
Release year20222020
Launch price$199$299

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X posts a median render score of 161 against 154 for AMD Ryzen 5 5600, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 63 and 59 community submissions.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600: 6 cores, 12 threads, 4.4 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $199. AMD Ryzen 5 5600X: 6 cores, 12 threads, 4.6 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2020, launched at $299.

Our overall scores are 35 for Ryzen 5 5600 and 38 for Ryzen 5 5600X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 5 5600X; for office work: too close to call; for daily use: too close to call; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Ryzen 5 5600 vs Ryzen 5 5600X FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 5 5600 or the Ryzen 5 5600X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X posts a median render score of 161 against 154 for AMD Ryzen 5 5600, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 63 and 59 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 5 5600 or the Ryzen 5 5600X?

Both are rated at 65 W.

How much did the Ryzen 5 5600 and the Ryzen 5 5600X cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 launched at $199 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X at $299. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 5 5600 or the Ryzen 5 5600X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (35 vs 39 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.