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Review of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D – An introduction to the latest Zen 3 CPU in 2023.

 

Specification of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D

  • CPU Socket: AM4
  • Number of CPU Cores: 6
  • Number of Threads: 12
  • Max. Boost Clock: Up to 4.4GHz
  • Base Clock: 3.3GHz
  • L1 Cache: 384KB
  • L2 Cache: 3MB
  • L3 Cache: 96MB
  • System Memory Type: DDR4
  • Memory Channels: 2
  • Default TDP: 105W
  • Processor Technology for CPU Cores: TSMC 7nm FinFET

The concise summary of Ryzen 5 5600X3D is that it is a six-core variant of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D discussed in our previous review. With six cores instead of eight, it also features a substantial 96MB L3 cache, significantly enhancing gaming performance.

The unique aspects of the Ryzen 5 5600X3D include the timing of its release as a Zen 3 processor, coming almost a year after the introduction of the Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 series. Additionally, it is worth noting that this CPU is exclusively available for purchase in-store at Micro Center in the USA.