The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6 Core 4.6GHz AM4 CPU (100-100000065BOX) is a high-performance desktop processor engineered on AMD’s advanced Zen 3 microarchitecture. Purpose-built to power elite mid-tier gaming setups, streaming builds, and everyday multitasking systems, it leverages the technological platform of the AM4 socket to provide a highly responsive, high-bandwidth foundational framework for modern custom computer setups.
Equipped with 6 physical cores and 12 processing threads, this unlocked processor handles intensive application demands, background creation rendering, and high-frame-rate gaming pipelines effortlessly. It operates with a 3.7 GHz base clock and up to a 4.6 GHz boost speed, utilizing a 35MB total cache layout alongside PCIe 4.0 lanes and dual-channel DDR4 system memory configurations. Running at an efficient 65W default TDP, it balances power consumption and heat output while including an uncompromised factory-bundled AMD Wraith Stealth thermal cooler. Please note that this processor does not feature integrated graphics, meaning a discrete graphics card must be installed in the system for display functionality.
Supported Motherboard Chipsets Include: X570, B550, A520, X470, B450, X370, B350, and A320 chipsets.
Clock Performance: strong 3.7 GHz base and 4.6 GHz max boost frequencies delivering responsive system behaviour.
Platform Compatibility: support for AM4 socket motherboards.
Memory & PCIe Support: compatibility with DDR4 memory and PCIe connectivity for next‑generation GPUs and NVMe storage.
In‑Store Advice: We can help you confirm motherboard compatibility, BIOS requirements, VRM suitability, and ideal cooling solutions for your chosen CPU.
Local Support & Advice: Our Charmhaven technicians can assist with memory pairing, fan‑curve tuning, integrated graphics setup, and ensuring stable performance.
$229.00
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| Weight | .5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8 × 14 × 14 cm |
Thermal Management: Includes an AMD Wraith Stealth cooler out of the box, suitable for stock operations, though upgrading to an aftermarket solution can lower temperatures further under full load.
Local Support: Our team can assist with installation, thermal paste application, cooler mounting, and verifying case clearance for air or liquid cooling.
| Feature | Specification |
| Model Number | 100-100000065BOX |
| Architecture | AMD “Zen 3” Core Architecture |
| Cores / Threads | 6 Cores / 12 Threads |
| Base / Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz / 4.6 GHz |
| Cache | 3MB L2 / 32MB L3 |
| TDP | 65W |
| PCIe Support | PCIe 4.0 |
| Memory Support | DDR4 |
| Integrated Graphics | No |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD 500 Series, 400 Series, 300 Series Motherboards |
| Included Cooler | Included (AMD Wraith Stealth) |
| What’s Included | CPU and documentation |
