AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Processor (6C/12T, 35MB Cache, up to 4.6 GHz Max Boost) with Wraith Stealth Cooler

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We haven’t been told of any specific cooler recommendations, but given the TDP rating, it likely requires a 240mm liquid cooler like the 105W Ryzen 7 5800X3D." In essence, the Ryzen 5 5600X3D represents a grand finale for AMD’s AM4 platform, extending its relevance and value even as we move towards newer technologies. This CPU embodies the spirit of the AM4 generation – offering high performance at a reasonable cost – and takes it a step further. Even if you’re not ready to splash on a liquid cooler, you will need to buy something, because the X3D processors don’t come with their own coolers. Grab it while it’s there mryeester / YouTube The Ryzen 5 5600X3D removes Intel’s pricing advantage for DDR4-equipped Core i5-13400 systems, but, alas, only for a limited time. Micro Center’s 5600X3D bundle is an exceptional deal that slightly undercuts the overall pricing for the DDR4-equipped Core i5-13400 configuration, but it offers significantly more performance than the Intel setup, thus yielding better cost-per-fps metrics.

In a sea of praise, one complaint appears — Gamers Nexus found that the chip is unable to hit its advertised max frequency. It only misses by about 50MHz, but it’s still a worrying sign for AMD if this kind of result will be consistent across the board. Aside from that, the chip seems to be performing excellently. You don’t need a beefy PSU, but … mryeester / YouTube The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D brings together the formidable power of the AMD AM4 generation CPUs with the exciting capabilities of 3D V-cache technology. In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 5 5600X3D was the slowest processor in our test result charts. The Ryzen 7 5700X and the Ryzen 5 7600 were both significantly faster both in single-threaded and multi-threaded tests. And this didn’t change in any of the other tests we ran. Regardless of the benchmark, the Ryzen 5 5600X3D was the slowest processor tested. The product is good news for owners of AM4 motherboards. AMD has been moving to the AM5 standard for the company’s latest Ryzen 7000 chips, including the 7000X3D series. But last year, CEO Lisa Su nevertheless said her company planned on supporting the AM4 platform for years to come. It looks like the 5600X3D is one of the results. Power consumption is tested by measuring the full power draw of the test system using a Kill-A-Watt wall meter. Due to the differences in motherboard, these numbers need to be taken with a pinch of salt except when comparing chips on the same platform.

However, a closer look reveals a more strategic move. This affordable and high-performing option has effectively maintained the loyalty of early Ryzen adopters, preventing them from switching to Intel’s newer Raptor Lake platforms. Therefore, this approach not only offers value to customers but also strengthens AMD’s market position. AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D: Final thoughts Primarily, this is a gaming-focused chip, so I spent the most time looking at its gaming performance. In this case, I played several games on it, as well as using my standard battery of built-in benchmark tests to get comparable numbers. These three processors beat the Ryzen 5 5600X3D in almost every test. The Ryzen 7 5700X didn’t perform quite as well in games as the Ryzen 5 5600X3D, but the Core i5-12600K and Ryzen 5 7600 were both highly competitive against the Ryzen 5 5600X3D in games and ran circles around it in processor tests.

I put this chip through our standard battery of tests, but given the limited availability and the fact that this is a last-gen chip, I only compared it to the best AM4 chip of the last-gen (and the one I'd still broadly recommend to those who can't find the Ryzen 5 5600X3D), the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D. The Intel Core i5-13400 is 35% faster in threaded applications and 26% faster in single-threaded work than the 5600X3D, highlighting that it’s the far better choice if you’re looking for an all-rounder in this price range.Gamers Nexus tested the 5600X3D in several games, and while its performance varies from title to title, it generally did a great job. The varying frames per second (fps) are to be expected. Not every game utilizes the massive 96MB L3 cache, and outside of the cache, the 5600X3D is still a mere six-core CPU. So far, reviewers are praising it for its gaming capabilities. Although it lags behind in productivity tasks, this isn’t the kind of CPU you’d be buying for non-gaming purposes anyway. Let’s see how it fares in the environment it was built for. Can we please stop perpetuating this. The 5800X3D does NOT need a 240mm AIO, neither will the 5600X3D. Nearly any basic tower air cooler rated for the TDP will be more than sufficient.Guess it depends on what you expect, but with an 280mm AIO running at 100% fans and getting 80 degrees, going with anything less might not be everybody's cup of tea. Its standout feature, the 3D V-Cache technology, brings a considerable performance boost that gamers are likely to appreciate. While not every game or application will benefit from this technology, the overall gains are substantial enough to make this CPU a game-changer in its price range.

As with all of AMD’s other X3D models, the Ryzen 5 5600X3D doesn’t have a bundled cooler. We haven’t been told of any specific cooler recommendations, but given the TDP rating, it likely requires a 240mm liquid cooler (or air equivalent) like the 105W Ryzen 7 5800X3D. The processors included in the charts below were tested using one of three different platforms depending on whether the chip in question was an Intel processor, an AMD AM4 processor, or an AMD AM5 processor. Using the same motherboard for all chips obviously wasn’t possible due to compatibility issues, but the rest of the hardware used for testing was standardized.The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D is poised to become a desirable choice for gaming enthusiasts. With its attractive pricing, robust specifications, and impressive performance, it holds great potential to breathe new life into the AM4 platform.