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AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110PassMark multi-core score:20253N. of physical cores:6CPU boost clock speed:4.6 GHzCPU socket:AM4TDP (Thermal design power):65 W

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Review: Compare 74 technical specifications, 7 expert and video reviews and 3 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

7.1/10

▲Better than 61% of processors

7.9

▲Better than 81%

6.7

▲Better than 64%

6.7

▼Worse than 65%

8.1

★Better than 95%

5.6
Gaming
Gaming
5.6/ 10
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What it is
Measures single-core benchmark performance, peak boost clock speeds, and fast L3 cache sizing critical for high frame rates.
When it matters
When you want to play demanding mobile games, 3D titles, or run graphics-intensive apps smoothly.
Score distribution
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Score components
30.0%
6.7
PassMark single-core score
25.0%
6.2
Geekbench 6 single-core score
20.0%
6.8
CPU boost clock speed
17.0%
2.5
L3 cache
8.0%
3.6
N. of physical cores
5.4
Video editing
Video editing
5.4/ 10
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What it is
Assesses multi-core benchmark throughput, total physical core and thread count, and cache bandwidth for rapid video rendering.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this processors meets your specific video editing needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
45.0%
6.6
Geekbench 6 multi-core score
20.0%
3.6
N. of physical cores
20.0%
6.6
CPU threads
15.0%
2.5
L3 cache

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What reviewers say about the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

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Reviewers agree it's good value with solid processor performance, but opinions are split on how well it handles gaming.

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What owners say about the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

Based on 163 owners sharing their experience in online comments

53%positive8%mixed39%negative

Owners like affordable gaming performance and useful integrated graphics, while many report weak frame rates and excessive heat.

What owners like

Plays many modern and older games at 1080p on medium-to-high settings, around 40 to 60 fps, and some titles run well above 60 fps at lower resolutions.36
Valorant, Fortnite, CS2 and similar esports titles often run at 120 to 270 fps at low to medium settings, with dips on heavier maps.19
Owners use it as a stopgap to game without a graphics card, with older and lighter games running acceptably until a GPU is bought.12
Owners say it delivers solid gaming for its low price, often bought at a discount, and pairs well with a budget motherboard and RAM.10
Owners pair it with cards like the RX 6600, RTX 3060 or 4060 Ti and report no bottleneck, with high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.9
Owners say it beats the Ryzen 5 5600G slightly, with the gain showing most in demanding games and under heavy load.6

What owners dislike

Runs very hot under load, reaching 80 to 95 degrees Celsius with the stock cooler, so owners replace it with a tower air cooler or an AIO.23
Owners report low frame rates, around 20 to 40 fps in games like GTA V, Zelda and Street Fighter 6, when playing without a graphics card at higher settings.23
Some owners report the screen freezing or going black during games, sometimes needing a forced restart, with a few tying it to heat or driver issues.9
Some owners report games such as Valorant, Warzone, Roblox and GTA RP crashing or closing after 15 to 20 minutes of play.5
Some owners find their frame rates lower than expected, with the CPU and GPU not reaching full use in games.4
Frame rates can drop sharply at the start of matches or in demanding scenes, leaving the picture less stable at settings that look good.4
Some owners report sudden shutdowns during demanding play or video export, and one reports the chip failing, which they tie to heat or power supply problems.4
Some owners report no display after installation or a black screen at boot, and one reports a RAM incompatibility with certain 8GB 3200MHz kits.4
Owners say the gain over the Ryzen 5 5600 is small, often around 10 fps, so the upgrade is noticeable mainly in stressed or demanding workloads.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

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Performance

6.6

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6.0

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Memory & PCIe

6.9

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Integrated graphics

7.2

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Power & Thermal

8.0

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TDP (Thermal design power)

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs the average processor

Why is AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT better than the average processor?

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76.6% higher PassMark score
This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (20,253 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
20,253 vs 11,469
8 more PCIe lanes
This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
24 vs 16
Unlocked for overclocking
This processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors offer this.
30.8% better single-core performance
This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,346 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
3,346 vs 2,558
53.3% higher multi-core score
This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (7,986 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
7,986 vs 5,209
2 more performance cores
This processor has more performance cores than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
6 vs 4
Includes a cooler
This processor includes a cooler, while the average processor does not. 26.9% of processors include a cooler.
44.3% more L3 per core
This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.7 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
2.67 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core

8.7% better value for money
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has better value for money than the average processor (7.92 vs 7.3).
7.92 vs 7.29

4 years newer release date
This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2024 vs 2020).
January 2024
2024 vs 2020
Modern CPU socket
This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP5).
AM4 vs FP5
Broader instruction support
This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V

76.6% higher PassMark score
This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (20,253 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
20,253 vs 11,469
Unlocked for overclocking
This processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors offer this.
30.8% better single-core performance
This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,346 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
3,346 vs 2,558
53.3% higher multi-core score
This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (7,986 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
7,986 vs 5,209
2 more performance cores
This processor has more performance cores than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
6 vs 4
50.4% better multi-core performance
This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (4,218 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
4,218 vs 2,804.5
32.9% higher single-core score
This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2040 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
2,040 vs 1,535
4 more CPU threads
This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
12 vs 8
Higher base clock
This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (6x3.6 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
6x3.6 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
4.5% higher boost clock
This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
4.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz

44.3% more L3 per core
This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.7 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
2.67 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
More advanced microarchitecture
This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cezanne vs Kaby Lake).
Cezanne vs Kaby Lake
41.7% smaller process node
This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
7 nm vs 12 nm
More advanced foundry
This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm
77.8% larger L3 cache
This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
16 MB vs 9 MB
2.16x more transistors
This processor has more transistors than the average processor (10.7 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
10.7 billion vs 4.95 billion

8 more PCIe lanes
This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
24 vs 16
Supports memory overclocking
This processor supports memory overclocking, while the average processor does not. 43.9% of processors support memory overclocking.
2x more memory capacity
This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
128 GB vs 64 GB

5.43x higher GPU clock speed
This processor has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (1900 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
1,900 MHz vs 350 MHz

Includes a cooler
This processor includes a cooler, while the average processor does not. 26.9% of processors include a cooler.
5 °C lower CPU temperature
This processor has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
95 °C vs 100 °C

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44.4% higher base power
This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
65 W vs 45 W
Weaker security extensions
This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Secure Processor vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Secure Processor vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
5 °C lower temperature limit
This processor has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
95 °C vs 100 °C
44.4% higher TDP
This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
65 W vs 45 W
Narrower media codec support
This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
70.8% fewer GPU execution units
This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (7 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
7 vs 24
Older TPM support
This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
6.9% lower sentiment score
6.7 vs 7.2

6.9% lower sentiment score
6.7 vs 7.2

Weaker security extensions
This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Secure Processor vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Secure Processor vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
Older TPM support
This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0

Narrower media codec support
This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
70.8% fewer GPU execution units
This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (7 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
7 vs 24

44.4% higher base power
This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
65 W vs 45 W
5 °C lower temperature limit
This processor has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
95 °C vs 100 °C
44.4% higher TDP
This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
65 W vs 45 W

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0

Adi 4 u

≈ estimated

15/09/2024

Hands-on test · gaming with and without a graphics card

Verdict

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a strong processor, but weak integrated graphics make it hard to recommend if you need a GPU anyway.

4.0

Johnny D's PC Playground

≈ estimated

17/03/2024

Hands-on test · gaming on integrated graphics vs a discrete card

Verdict

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is not recommended for gaming without a graphics card, but it suits workstations and everyday tasks better.

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Esteban Tobar · 14/05/2026

Hands-on test · games and PS2/PS3 emulation

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT delivers very good entry-level gaming and emulation performance on integrated graphics, with some drops in demanding scenes.

Likes

Solid PUBG performance on integrated graphics, often above 80 FPS
Stable PS2 emulation, mostly above 50 FPS
Dante's Inferno on PS3 plays smoothly with only minor graphical glitches
Prototype on PS3 runs better than expected on integrated graphics

Dislikes

Frame rate drops to around 50 FPS during fast motorcycle driving in PUBG
GTA San Andreas PAL version capped at about 24 to 25 FPS
WWE 2K13 feels too slow and not agile enough compared with the other games

GaMiNiN · 31/01/2025

Hands-on test · several games at 1080p without a graphics card

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a recommended entry-level pick for affordable builds that run lighter games well.

Likes

Fortnite stays above 70 fps and runs steadily
Free Fire runs above 60 fps on the integrated graphics
Works well as an affordable entry-level PC
Plays many games without a dedicated graphics card

Dislikes

Cyberpunk 2077 averages only about 43 fps
Textures in Fortnite only load after VRAM is raised to 2 GB
Screen tearing appears without a frame cap set on the PC

TUTO-TECNO · 05/10/2024

Build guide · budget gaming PC with FPS tests in games

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is one of the best cheap processors for gaming, though its integrated graphics limit demanding titles.

Likes

Competitive games such as Fortnite reach around 150 fps
Very low price for a complete gaming PC build
Good value for first-time PC builders

Dislikes

Assassin's Creed Valhalla averages only around 30 fps
8 GB of RAM is too little, so 16 GB is advised
A cheap generic power supply is risky, so a better unit is recommended

Tobito · 02/08/2024

Hands-on review · gaming tests with 8 GB RAM

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT delivers good gaming performance for the price, though 8 GB of RAM and low settings hold it back.

Likes

Solid frame rates in several games on integrated graphics
Good performance with only 8 GB of RAM
Good value as a budget processor

Dislikes

Needs 16 GB RAM for smoother results
Low settings required to keep frame rates up
Some demanding games fail to run properly

Kuita · 29/06/2024

Comparison · 5600GT vs 5600G for gaming and productivity

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is only a small upgrade over the 5600G, so it is a fair buy only if it costs about the same.

Likes

Slightly higher gaming frame rates than the 5600G in several titles
Small render time advantage thanks to the higher boost clock
Newer revision with slightly better power efficiency

Dislikes

Single-core gain is only about 7%
Multi-core performance is nearly identical to the 5600G
Integrated graphics are too weak for high settings or smooth high refresh rates

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

Excellent value for budget-conscious builders
Integrated Radeon graphics allow for basic gaming and troubleshooting without a dedicated GPU
Outstanding power efficiency with low 65W heat output
Compatible with affordable existing AM4 motherboards (B450, B550, X570)
Included Wraith Stealth stock cooler is adequate for standard operation
Delivers solid 1080p performance when eventually paired with a mid-range discrete GPU

What customers don't like about AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

Uses the older AM4 platform, limiting future upgrade paths
Halved L3 cache (16MB) compared to the Ryzen 5 5600/5600X results in slightly lower gaming performance
Limited to PCIe 3.0, which can bottleneck some modern high-end graphics cards
Integrated graphics are insufficient for modern AAA titles at high settings
Six-core configuration may struggle with heavy professional productivity or multitasking
Can run hot under heavy loads without an aftermarket cooler

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a Zen 3-based desktop processor featuring 6 cores and 12 threads with a 3.6GHz base and 4.6GHz boost clock. Designed for the AM4 socket, it includes integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics (1900MHz), 16MB of L3 cache, and a 65W TDP. Main pros include its excellent power efficiency, the inclusion of a capable Wraith Stealth cooler, and the flexibility of an iGPU for budget builds without a discrete card. However, it is limited by its PCIe 3.0 support, halved L3 cache compared to the standard 5600, and its placement on a legacy platform with no future upgrade path.

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