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AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT

Codename: Zen 3 (Vermeer) Released: October 31, 2024
Total Cores
6
Physical Cores
Total Threads
12
Concurrent Threads
Boost Clock
4700 MHz
Max Turbo Frequency

Technical Highlights

Vendor : AMD
Socket : AM4
Manufacturing Process : 7 nm
TDP (PL1) : 65 W

About this CPU

Zen 3 (Vermeer) desktop CPU with 6 cores and 12 threads, built for mainstream gaming and productivity desktops without integrated graphics.

Last updated: April 11, 2026

Overall Score Of AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT

This summarizes how AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores across single-core performance, multi-core performance, CPU architecture, memory architecture, and energy efficiency.

69
Overall
Single-Core Performance
64
Multi-Core Performance
61
CPU Architecture
59
Memory Architecture
52
Energy Efficiency
71

General Information of AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT

CPU Name

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT

Vendor

AMD

Release Date

October 31, 2024

Type

Desktop

Instruction Set

x86-64

Codename

Zen 3 (Vermeer)

Foundry

TSMC

Package and Thermals of AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT

Manufacturing Process

7 nm

29% of the current best Manufacturing Process score

Max Temp (TJMax)

Excellent

95 C

86% of the current best Max Temp (TJMax) score

Die Size

74 mm²

Transistor Count

4.15 billion

TDP (PL1)

65 W

Max. Boost TDP (PL2)

88 W

Socket

AM4

CPU Cores of AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT

Performance Cores

P-Cores

6

25% of the current best P-Cores score

P-Threads

12

38% of the current best P-Threads score

P-Core Base Frequency

Excellent

3700 MHz

79% of the current best P-Core Base Frequency score

P-Core Turbo Frequency

Good

4700 MHz

78% of the current best P-Core Turbo Frequency score

Total

Total Cores

6

19% of the current best Total Cores score

Total Threads

12

38% of the current best Total Threads score

Multiplier

Unlocked

Bus Frequency

Top tier

100 MHz

100% of the current best Bus Frequency score

Unlocked Multiplier

Yes

L1 Cache

64 KB

33% of the current best L1 Cache score

L2 Cache

0.5 MB

1% of the current best L2 Cache score

L3 Cache

32 MB

17% of the current best L3 Cache score

NPU

No

Memory Support of AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT

Memory Types

Good

DDR4-3200

60% of the current best Memory Types score

Memory Channels

2

3% of the current best Memory Channels score

Max Memory Bandwidth

51.2 GB/s

6% of the current best Max Memory Bandwidth score

ECC Support

Yes

Technologies

MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2

Benchmarks of AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT

PassMark CPU

Benchmark results for this category.

Multi-Core:
22,294
31% of max score
Single-Core:
3,460 MOps/Sec
59% of max score
Integer Math:
70,996 MOps/Sec
29% of max score
Floating Point:
40,475 MOps/Sec
18% of max score
Prime Numbers:
145 Million Primes/Sec
14% of max score
String Sorting:
26,693 Thousand Strings/Sec
22% of max score
Data Encryption:
15,949 MBytes/Sec
27% of max score
Data Compression:
256,558 KBytes/Sec
24% of max score
Physics:
1,337 Frames/Sec
15% of max score
Extended Instructions:
17,418 Million Matrices/Sec
23% of max score

Performance Charts Of AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT

These charts show how AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT balances CPU benchmark performance and relative score versus current market leaders.

Performance Radar Chart

Category scores overview (0 to 100)
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Performance Benchmarks

Grey is the market top value. Colored bar is AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT.
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Frequently Asked Questions about AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT was officially released in October 31, 2024, targeting the Desktop market.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT is equipped with 6 cores and 12 threads, offering solid performance for general computing and entry-level tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT uses the AM4 socket. This is a critical specification for compatibility, as it dictates which motherboards can support this processor.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT operates at a base clock frequency of 3700 MHz for its performance cores. This is the speed the processor runs at under normal, non-intensive workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT can reach a maximum turbo boost frequency of 4700 MHz on its performance cores. This allows the CPU to dynamically increase its speed to handle demanding tasks and gaming workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT has a maximum junction temperature (TjMax) of 95 C. This is the maximum temperature possible before the processor initiates thermal throttling or shuts down to prevent permanent damage.

With an overall performance rating of 69%, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT is considered a solid mid-range processor in our comprehensive CPU database.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT features 32 MB of L3 cache. A larger cache helps the processor access frequently used data faster, which can significantly boost gaming performance.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT has a base power consumption (TDP) of 65 W. This value is important for choosing an adequate CPU cooler and determining your overall system power requirements.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT supports DDR4-3200 memory, dictating the RAM speeds and capacities you can pair with this processor.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT does not have integrated graphics and requires a dedicated graphics card.