1 / 2AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU Six Core 3.7GHz Processor Socket AM4 - Retail
In line with its usual price of £138 over the last 90 days.
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- AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU Six Core 3.7GHz Processor Socket AM4 - Retail151
Source: Blender Open Data (CC0), Blender 4.5.0: samples per minute over the monster, junkshop and classroom scenes, median of 241 runs. Same for every product on this model.
At a glance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU Six Core 3.7GHz Processor Socket AM4 - Retail is a 6-core processor with 12 threads and a boost clock of 4.6 GHz, for the AM4 socket. It scores 38 out of 100 on our estimated performance scale, relative to current processors. It is listed at 4 UK shops, cheapest in stock at Box for £137.99 (checked 19 October 2026); in-stock prices run from £137.99 to £349.99. That is in line with its usual price of £138 over the last 90 days.
From the retailer
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X AM4 Premium Performance Get serious multi-core power, fast single-threaded speeds, and overclocking headroom with this efficient, high-performance desktop processor. Up to 4.6GHz Max Boost 6 Cores, 12 Threads PCIe 4.0 Support Unlocked for Overclocking Speed, Efficiency, and Flexibility The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU is a go-to choice for gamers, creators, and multitaskers who want premium performance without stepping into enthusiast-level pricing. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it delivers excellent multi-threaded capabilities while also excelling in single-threaded tasks thanks to its 4.6GHz boost clock. Built on TSMC's 7nm FinFET architecture, the AMD Ryzen 5600x offers fantastic thermal efficiency at just 65W TDP, and it's unlocked for overclocking. Pair that with PCIe 4.0 support and the Wraith Stealth cooler, and you've got a processor that handles work and play with equal finesse. For more powerful AM4-compatible processors or upgrade alternatives, check out the latest AMD Ryzen 5000 processors. Great for High-FPS Gaming Performance The AMD 5600X is built for gaming, with fast core speeds and low latency ideal for modern AAA and competitive titles. Pair it with a high-end GPU from the AMD 9070 graphics cards collection to maximise 1080p and 1440p performance. Advanced Content Creation With 12 threads and 35MB of cache, this processor is great for creators working in Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or Blender. For builds focused on digital creativity, you'll also want to explore compatible motherboards with PCIe 4.0 support. Productivity and Office Multitasking Whether you're working with large spreadsheets, running VMs, or hopping between tabs, the amd 5600x delivers fast, reliable performance in any productivity scenario. Overclocking and Enthusiast Builds Unlocked and built for performance tuning, the 100-100000065BOX gives experienced builders the flexibility to push the limits.
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Rated power (TDP or peak turbo) 65 W
At the Ofgem price cap, 26.32p per kWh, Oct to Dec 2026
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