AMD
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core 3.5GHz AM4 CPU
In stock
SKU 100-100000927BOX
R 3 199,00
Or pay in up to 6 interest-free instalments from R 533,16 with Stitch Pay Later.
Free courier delivery: 1–3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them, 2–4 working days further out. Express 1–2 working days for R150.
| Delivering to | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Major centres: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them | 1–3 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| More than 100km from a major centre | 2–4 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| Express delivery, anywhere | 1–2 working days | R210, R150 from R2 500 |
| Collect from Edenvale | When we tell you it’s ready | Free |
- Courier delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. Choose express or collection at checkout.
- Times count from the day your order is dispatched. Orders placed before 12:00 on a working day ship the same day; after 12:00, on weekends or on public holidays they ship the next working day.
- Pre-built PCs and PC Builder builds need 2–4 extra working days to assemble and test before they ship.
- The area check is a guide based on your postal code, and delivery times are the courier’s estimates. Please make sure your address and postal code are correct — an incorrect address delays delivery.
- Full shipping policy
- Free courier delivery over R2 500 Anywhere in South Africa. R180 on orders under R2 500
- Official warranty Local South African warranty and support
- Expert help Talk to a builder before you buy
32MB of L3 cache and PCIe 4.0 — the AM4 chip most gaming builds should actually use.
Quick Specs
- 6 cores / 12 threads, 3.5GHz base, up to 4.4GHz boost
- 35MB total cache (3MB L2 + 32MB L3)
- 65W TDP, AM4 socket, DDR4-3200 dual channel
- PCIe 4.0, Wraith Stealth cooler included
- Unlocked multiplier
The one to buy on AM4
Full 32MB of L3 cache, a proper 4.4GHz boost and PCIe 4.0 for both the graphics card and NVMe storage. That combination is why the 5600 has stayed the default recommendation for budget gaming builds long after newer parts arrived. It will comfortably drive an RTX 4070 or RX 7800 XT at 1440p without becoming the bottleneck, and it does it on 65W with the included cooler. For most people building to a budget, spending more on the GPU and putting a 5600 behind it is the right call.
Who should look elsewhere
If you stream while you game, or you render and compile as much as you play, six cores will feel tight — the Ryzen 7 5700X doubles the core count for meaningful money but real gains in that work. And if you're starting fresh rather than upgrading an existing AM4 board, AM5 gives you DDR5 and a socket with years of upgrades ahead of it. The 5600 is the smart buy when you already own the motherboard and RAM.
FEATURES:
- Full 32MB L3 cache — no cut-down cache like the 5500
- PCIe 4.0 for full-speed GPUs and NVMe drives
- Wraith Stealth cooler included
- Unlocked, and easy to run cool at 65W
- Drops into almost any AM4 board with a BIOS update
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Model: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 (100-100000927BOX)
- Cores / Threads: 6 / 12
- Base Clock: 3.5 GHz
- Max Boost Clock: Up to 4.4 GHz
- L2 Cache: 3 MB
- L3 Cache: 32 MB
- Integrated Graphics: None — discrete graphics card required
- Default TDP: 65 W
- Socket: AM4
- Process Node: TSMC 7nm FinFET (CPU cores), 12nm GlobalFoundries (I/O die)
- Memory: DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, dual channel, up to 128 GB
- PCI Express: PCIe 4.0 (24 lanes total, 20 usable)
- Unlocked for Overclocking: Yes
- Bundled Cooler: AMD Wraith Stealth
- Warranty: 3 Year
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600 processor
- AMD Wraith Stealth cooler
- Documentation and case badge
Why AMD?
Years after launch the 5600 still holds its place in build guides, which says everything about how well Zen 3 aged. Every AMD processor from AZonline is genuine boxed stock carrying a 3 Year warranty.
Key details
| Socket | AM4 |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| TDP | 65 W |
| Memory type | DDR4 |
| Category | Processors (CPU) |
| Brand | AMD |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
Questions
Before you buy
Which motherboards will this CPU fit?
It uses the AM4 socket, so it needs a motherboard with a matching socket. Sockets are not cross-compatible - a chip will not physically fit a board built for a different one. Every motherboard we list shows its socket on the Specifications tab, and it is worth checking the board maker’s support list for a BIOS update if the board is from an earlier generation than the chip.
How many cores and threads does it have?
6 cores and 12 threads. Cores do the work; threads are the number of jobs the chip can keep in flight at once. Games lean on a handful of fast cores, while rendering, compiling and video export scale with the total count.
What sort of cooler does it need?
It is rated at 65W TDP, which is the heat a cooler has to carry away under sustained load. Match or beat that figure with the cooler you choose, and check the What’s in the box list above - some processors ship with a cooler, some do not. Our PC Builder only offers coolers that fit the socket you have picked.
Do I need a separate graphics card with it?
Yes. This processor has no integrated graphics, so you will need a graphics card in the machine for it to output any picture at all. Budget for one in the build rather than treating it as a later upgrade.
Is it in stock, and when will it ship?
Yes - this one is in stock. Order before 12:00 on a working day and it ships the same day; after that it goes out the next working day. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, so an order placed over a weekend or a public holiday ships on the next working day.
What does delivery cost, and how long does it take?
We deliver by courier anywhere in South Africa, and delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. It takes 1-3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and areas within 100km of them, and 2-4 working days to areas more than 100km from a major centre, counted from the day the order is dispatched. Need it sooner? Express delivery is 1-2 working days for R210, or R150 on orders of R2 500 or more - choose it at checkout. We do not ship outside South Africa.
Can I collect instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Collection is from 11 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale, Gauteng, by arrangement - message us first so we can have the order picked and waiting. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
What warranty does it carry, and how do I claim?
The warranty period for this product is listed at the end of the Specifications section above. Claims go through us, not the manufacturer - contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will handle it from there. Separately from any warranty, the Consumer Protection Act gives you six months from delivery to return goods that are defective, unsafe or not fit for their intended purpose.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind - longer than the seven days the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act requires. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we pay the return shipping. Refunds go back to the payment method you used, within 30 days of the return reaching us.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed by Stitch. At the last step of checkout you are taken to Stitch’s secure page to pay, and brought back here once it is done. Your card details are entered on Stitch’s secure, PCI-compliant page and never touch our systems.
Something not covered here? Read the full FAQ, or WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181.
AMD
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G 6-Core 3.5GHz AM5 CPUAM56 cores65W
3-year warranty
Out of stock
R 3 089,00
View product
Intel
Intel 14th Gen Core i3-14100 LGA1700 3.5GHz 4-Core CPULGA17004 cores60W
3-year warranty
In stock
R 3 019,00
AMD
AMD Ryzen 5 7400 6-Core AM5 Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
3-year warranty
In stock
R 3 519,00
Goes with this
Complete the build
A motherboard on the same socket
Filtered to what fits this product.
ASRock
ASRock A520M-HVS AM4 Micro-ATX MotherboardAM4A520Micro-ATX
3-year warranty
In stock
R 1 139,00
ASUS
ASUS Prime A520M-K AM4 Micro-ATX MotherboardAM4A520Micro-ATX
3-year warranty
In stock
R 1 329,00
ASUS
ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi AM4 Micro-ATX MotherboardAM4A520Micro-ATX
3-year warranty
In stock
R 1 699,00
Keep it cool
PCBuilder
PCBuilder BLIZZARD FROST 240mm AIO ARGB Liquid CPU Cooler – Black240mm rad
1-year warranty
In stock
R 899,00
