AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT 3.7 GHz Six-Core AM4 Processor

Overview

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (6 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.7 GHz boost)
  
• Architecture: Zen 3
  
• Series: Ryzen 5000 Series
  
• Market Segment: Mainstream Desktop
  
• Form Factor: Desktop, Boxed Processor

CPU Performance

• Cores: 6
  
• Threads: 12
  
• Base Clock: 3.7 GHz
  
• Max Boost Clock: Up to 4.7 GHz
  
• Cache: L1 Cache: 384 KB, L2 Cache: 3 MB, L3 Cache: 32 MB
  
• TDP: 65W
  
• Unlocked for Overclocking: Yes (Precision Boost 2 supported)
  
• Max Operating Temperature (Tjmax): 95°C

Supported Technologies

• AMD StoreMI Technology
  
• AMD Ryzen Master Utility
  
• AMD Ryzen VR‑Ready Premium

Operating System Support

• Windows 11 64‑bit
  
• Windows 10 64‑bit
  
• RHEL x86 64‑bit
  
• Ubuntu x86 64‑bit

Architecture & Manufacturing

• CPU Core Technology: TSMC 7nm FinFET
  
• I/O Die Technology: GlobalFoundries 12nm
  
• CCD Size: 74 mm²
  
• IOD Size: 125 mm²
  
• Package Die Count: 2
  
• Instruction Set: x86‑64
  
• Supported Extensions: AES, AMD‑V, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, MMX+, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, SSSE3

Storage, PCIe & Connectivity

• PCI Express Version: PCIe 4.0
  
• Native PCIe Lanes: 24 total / 20 usable
  
• Additional PCIe Lanes (Motherboard‑Dependent):
  
  • X570: 16× Gen4
    
  • X470: 2× Gen3, 8× Gen2
    
• NVMe Support: Boot, RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10
  
• Native USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps): 4
  
• Native USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps): 0
  
• Native USB 2.0: 0
  
• Native SATA Ports: 2

Graphics Capabilities

• Graphics Model: Discrete GPU Required
  
• Integrated Graphics: None

Thermal Solution & Cooling

• Included Cooler: AMD Wraith Stealth
  
• Cooling Requirement: Standard AM4 air cooling recommended

  Features & Enhancements

• Dual Fan: Large dual‑fan cooling for quiet stability
  
• TORX FAN 5.0: High-pressure airflow with linked blade design
  
• Reinforcing Backplate: Flow-through ventilation for added cooling
  
• Zero Frozr: Fans stop completely at low temperatures
  
• Fuse Protection: Built-in PCB fuses for electrical safety
  
• DrMOS: Efficient power stages with low heat loss
  
• MSI Center: Real-time monitoring and performance tuning
  
• Afterburner: Industry-leading GPU overclocking control software
  
• Connections:
  • DisplayPort
  • HDMI

 Platform & Compatibility

• Socket: AM4
  
• Supported Chipsets: X570, X470, X370, B550, B450, B350, A520
  
• Memory Type: DDR4
  
• Max Memory: 128 GB
  
• Memory Channels: 2
  
• Memory Subtype: UDIMM
  
• Memory Speed Support:
  • 2×1R — DDR4‑3200
  • 2×2R — DDR4‑3200
  • 4×1R — DDR4‑2933
  • 4×2R — DDR4‑2667
    
• ECC Support: Yes (motherboard dependent)

AMD StoreMI Technology

AMD StoreMI technology helps to improve load times and overall system performance by combining solid-state drives and mechanical hard drives into a single hybrid storage drive. Frequently used files and programs are cached onto the fast SSD while other files are stored on the high-capacity HDD.

AMD Ryzen VR Ready Premium

Ryzen VR Ready Premium processors are designed to meet or exceed the recommended specifications from the top HMD manufacturers, including Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Windows Mixed Reality for smooth performance.

AMD Ryzen Master Utility

The AMD Ryzen Master Utility provides you with multiple custom profiles to store CPU, GPU, and DDR4 memory configurations. Use it to configure performance parameters for the active cores and adjust memory times. You can also optimize general performance or fine tune your favorite applications.