{"product_id":"amd-ryzen-5-5600-6-core-3-5ghz-am4-cpu","title":"AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core 3.5GHz AM4 CPU","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e32MB of L3 cache and PCIe 4.0 — the AM4 chip most gaming builds should actually use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 cores \/ 12 threads, 3.5GHz base, up to 4.4GHz boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35MB total cache (3MB L2 + 32MB L3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e65W TDP, AM4 socket, DDR4-3200 dual channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 4.0, Wraith Stealth cooler included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlocked multiplier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe one to buy on AM4\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should look elsewhere\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull 32MB L3 cache — no cut-down cache like the 5500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 4.0 for full-speed GPUs and NVMe drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWraith Stealth cooler included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlocked, and easy to run cool at 65W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrops into almost any AM4 board with a BIOS update\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 (100-100000927BOX)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCores \/ Threads: 6 \/ 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase Clock: 3.5 GHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Boost Clock: Up to 4.4 GHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL2 Cache: 3 MB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL3 Cache: 32 MB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Graphics: None — discrete graphics card required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefault TDP: 65 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocket: AM4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess Node: TSMC 7nm FinFET (CPU cores), 12nm GlobalFoundries (I\/O die)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory: DDR4 up to 3200 MT\/s, dual channel, up to 128 GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCI Express: PCIe 4.0 (24 lanes total, 20 usable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlocked for Overclocking: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBundled Cooler: AMD Wraith Stealth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMD Ryzen 5 5600 processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMD Wraith Stealth cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation and case badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy AMD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48756375388354,"sku":"100-100000927BOX","price":3199.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/100-100000927BOX_wr_01.jpg?v=1788851139","url":"https:\/\/azonline.co.za\/products\/amd-ryzen-5-5600-6-core-3-5ghz-am4-cpu","provider":"AZOnline ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}