AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-core AMD Socket AM4
AMD
81 Overall Score
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SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-core AMD Socket AM4
85 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is widely praised as a cost-effective upgrade, especially for those moving from older CPUs like the Ryzen 1300X or Intel i7-6700K. Users highlight its excellent price-to-performance ratio, smooth gaming experience, and compatibility with AM4 motherboards after a BIOS update. However, the included Wraith Stealth cooler is frequently criticized as inadequate, with many recommending an aftermarket cooler for sustained workloads. A few users also reported minor BIOS or boot configuration issues during installation.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Great upgrade from older CPUs
- Smooth gaming performance
- Compatible with AM4 motherboards after BIOS update
- Easy installation
Cons
- Inadequate stock cooler (Wraith Stealth)
- Requires BIOS update for older motherboards
- Potential boot configuration issues
- No integrated graphics (needs discrete GPU)
- Limited overclocking headroom
Value for money 8
Gaming performance 6
Stock cooler quality 5
Compatibility with older motherboards 5
Ease of installation 4
Upgrade from older cpus 4
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | SMC EPYC 9555P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | EPYC |
| Model | 5600 | 9555P |
| Codename | Vermeer | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 7 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 64★ |
| P-cores | 6 | 64★ |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 3 | 64★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | AMD Socket SP5 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 65★ | 360 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 400★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None Integrated Graphics | — |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong efficiency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong single thread (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
- Strong multi thread (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ai (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong platform (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong efficiency (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Scores 81 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 27 specs.