AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a processor from the Zen 3 generation, released in 2020. It features six cores and twelve threads, with a base clock speed of 3700 MHz and a boost speed of up to 4600 MHz. Built on a 7nm process and with a power draw of 65W, it launched at approximately $299.
Atlas performance index300 estimate
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| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Family | Zen 3 |
| Released | 2020 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 |
| Base clock | 3700 MHz |
| Boost clock | 4600 MHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Process | 7 nm |
| Launch price | $299 |
| Atlas performance index | 300 estimate |
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