AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Desktop Processor - 6-Core 12-Thread Zen 3, 3.5 GHz Base, 4.4 GHz Boost, Socket AM4 65W with Wraith Stealth Cooler - Boxed (100-100000927BOX)

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 (100-100000927BOX) is a powerful yet efficient 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor from the Ryzen 5000 Series, based on the 7nm Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture with a 3.5 GHz base clock, up to 4.4 GHz boost, 35MB total cache, and a low 65W TDP. Delivering excellent gaming and productivity performance thanks to Zen 3’s 19% IPC uplift and unified CCX design, it’s one of the best price-to-performance CPUs for AM4 platforms. This retail boxed version includes the quiet AMD Wraith Stealth cooler, making it ready for immediate installation. Fully unlocked for overclocking, supports PCIe 4.0 and dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory, and works with 500/400/300-series motherboards (BIOS update may be required on older boards). No integrated graphics – requires a discrete GPU. Perfect drop-in upgrade for gamers and creators on a budget.