6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
AMD CPU for Gaming
18 AMD CPU for gaming. Most cost $100 to $209, and half cost less than $170.
AMD desktop processors whose title names a Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or 9 line, X3D models included. Threadripper is left out.
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Spec score 8.0
+Integrated graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
$164.08-22%List: $210.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
$164.08as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Integrated graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
Compared with the 18 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
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Spec score 8.0
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
$93.14-6%Was: $99.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler$93.14as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Cons−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is needed
Compared with the 18 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
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Spec score 8.0
6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked design allows manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
$138.99-13%Was: $159.00
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler$138.99as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked design allows manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Compared with the 18 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
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Spec score 8.0
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
$178.00-19%List: $220.00
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AMD Ryzen™ 5 9600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
$178.00as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
Compared with the 18 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
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Spec score 8.0
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
$169.50-5%Was: $176.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-thread unlocked desktop processor with Wraith Stealth cooler
$169.50as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
Cons−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
Compared with the 18 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
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Spec score 8.0
6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
$99.99
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AMD Ryzen 5 4500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
$99.99as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Compared with the 18 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
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Spec score 8.0
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Compatible with the AM5 platform for future upgrades
$163.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G 6-Core, 12-Thread Desktop Processor$163.00as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Compatible with the AM5 platform for future upgrades
Compared with the 18 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
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Spec score 8.0
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Integrated Radeon graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
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AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor with Radeon™ GraphicsNo current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Spec score8.0
Pros
+Integrated Radeon graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
Compared with the 18 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
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Spec score 8.0
6 Cores, AM4, 105W, AMD
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes 3D V-Cache technology
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
−Heatsink not included with the boxed processor
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Micro Center AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D Vermeer AM4 DDR4 6-Core Boxed Processor | Heatsink Not Included, 6 Cores, 12 Threads,
$219.99as of 11/04/2026 00:11 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Includes 3D V-Cache technology
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Uses the AM4 socket
Cons−Heatsink not included with the boxed processor
Compared with the 18 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
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Spec score 8.0
6 Cores, AM4, 65W, AMD
+6 cores and 12 threads
+65W thermal design power for modest cooling needs
+Uses the AM4 socket
−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 65W AM4 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler (YD1600BBAFBOX)No current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Spec score8.0
Pros
+6 cores and 12 threads
+65W thermal design power for modest cooling needs
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Cons−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
Compared with the 18 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
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Spec score 8.0
6 Cores, AM5, 65W, AMD
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
$206.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.0
Pros
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM5 socket for newer AM5 motherboards
+65 W TDP for moderate power draw
Compared with the 18 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
6 Cores, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
$169.99-10%Was: $189.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
AMD RYZEN 5 5600XT 6-Core, 12-Thread Processor
$169.99as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking workloads
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
Compared with the 18 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
$180.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
$180.00as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Cons−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
Compared with the 18 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Includes Wraith Spire cooler in the box
−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
No price recorded yet.
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler - YD260XBCAFBOXNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score8.0
Pros
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Includes Wraith Spire cooler in the box
Cons−Older Zen generation than current Ryzen 5 models
Compared with the 18 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+3D V-Cache technology for extra cache capacity
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
−Heatsink is not included with the processor
No price recorded yet.
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AMD RYZEN 5 7600X3D Raphael AM5 4.1GHZ 6-CORE Boxed Processor - HEATSINK NOT IncludedNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score8.0
Pros
+3D V-Cache technology for extra cache capacity
+6 cores and 12 threads for multitasking
+Uses the AM5 socket platform
+Ships as a boxed processor
Cons−Heatsink is not included with the processor
Compared with the 18 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
6 Cores, AM5, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
$209.15
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
$209.15as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+Unlocked desktop processor for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM5 socket for current motherboards
+Made by AMD in the Ryzen 5 family
Compared with the 18 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Integrated graphics for use without a discrete GPU
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
No price recorded yet.
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth CoolerNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score8.0
Pros
+Integrated graphics for use without a discrete GPU
+6 cores and 12 threads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Uses the AM4 socket
+Includes Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
Compared with the 18 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
6 Cores, AM4, AMD, Ryzen 5
+Integrated Radeon graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score8.0
Pros
+Integrated Radeon graphics included on the chip
+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+AM4 socket for compatibility with AM4 motherboards
Compared with the 18 processors on this page−12 threads: 31 of the 50 here have more threads
−6 cores: 35 of the 59 here have more cores
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Compare specs
| processor | Cores | Socket | Maker | Processor line | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | AM5 | AMD | Ryzen 5 | 8.0 | $164.08 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details | |
| 6 | AM4 | AMD | Ryzen 5 | 8.0 | $93.14 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details | |
| 6 | AMD | Ryzen 5 | 8.0 | $138.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details | ||
| 6 | AM5 | AMD | Ryzen 5 | 8.0 | $178.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details | |
| 6 | AM4 | AMD | Ryzen 5 | 8.0 | $169.50 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details | |
| 6 | AMD | Ryzen 5 | 8.0 | $99.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details | ||
| 6 | AM5 | AMD | Ryzen 5 | 8.0 | $163.00 as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details | |
| 6 | AM4 | AMD | Ryzen 5 | 8.0 | No current price | |
| 6 | AM4 | AMD | Ryzen 5 | 8.0 | $219.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:11 PST - Details | |
| 6 | AM4 | AMD | Ryzen 5 | 8.0 | No current price |













