Micro Center today announced AMD’s new limited edition Ryzen 5 5600X3D processor for $229 while supplies last, exclusively in the company’s stores. A wholly proprietary arrangement between AMD and Micro Center will make retailers the sole source of Ryzen 5 5600X3D processors for the duration of their availability.
The 6-core 12-thread Ryzen 5 5600X3D features a total of 96MB of L3 cache. This comes thanks to AMD’s game-powering 3D V-Cache technology and will be built into the AM4 platform, which supports DDR4 memory, thus offering a lower-cost pathway.A powerful low-cost game system that trades blows best CPU for gaming, arguably even taking the crown for best midrange gaming chip. The Ryzen 5 5600X3D completes AMD’s portfolio of dedicated gaming X3D processors. Prices currently range from $229 to $669.
Intel’s Core i5-13400 processor currently leads the mid-range gaming market, but the Ryzen 5 5600X3D could offer faster gaming performance while being similarly priced overall. It could even match much more expensive processors like AMD’s own $540 Ryzen 9 7950X.
| price | Cores/Threads (P+E) | arch. | P Core Base/Boost Clock (GHz) | Cache (L2/L3) | TDP/PBP/MTP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 9 7950X3D | $669 | 16/32 | Zen 4 | 4.2/5.7 | 144MB (16+128) | 120W/162W |
| Ryzen 9 7900X3D | $535 | 12/24 | Zen 4 | 4.4/5.6 | 140MB (12+128) | 120W/162W |
| Ryzen 7 7800X3D | $438 | 8/16 | Zen 4 | 4.2/5.0 | 104MB (8+96) | 120W/162W |
| Ryzen 7 5800X3D | $289 | 8/16 | Zen 3 | 3.4/4.5 | 104MB (8+96) | 105W |
| Ryzen 5 5600X3D | $229 | 6/12 | Zen 3 | 3.3/4.4 | 99MB (3+96) | 105W |
Micro Center will also sell a $329 bundle that includes a 6-core 12-thread Ryzen 5 56003XD, an ASUS B550-Plus TUF motherboard and 16GB of G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4 memory. At launch, the retailer will offer pre-built PowerSpec G516 systems with a Radeon 6650XT, 16GB of memory and a 500GB NVMe SSD, but the company has yet to reveal pricing information for these systems.
Micro Center will only sell the Ryzen 5 5600X3D processors in stores starting July 7th while supplies last. AMD and Micro Center have not confirmed how many processors will be available, but Micro Center expects to have several months in stock. Let’s dive into the details.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D specs and price
| street/manufacturer’s suggested retail price | Cores/Threads (P+E) | P Core Base/Boost Clock (GHz) | E-Core Base/Boost Clock (GHz) | Cache (L2/L3) | TDP/PBP/MTP | memory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 7 7800X3D | $440 | 8/16 | 4.2/5.0 | row 0 – cell 4 | 104MB (8+96) | 120W/162W | DDR5-5200 |
| Ryzen 7 5800X3D | $289 ($449) | 8/16 | 3.4/4.5 | 100MB (4+96) | 105W | DDR4-3200 | |
| Ryzen 5 7600 | $219 | 6/12 | 3.8/5.1 | 38MB (6+32) | 65W/88W | DDR5-5200 | |
| Core i5-13400/13400F | $228 – $205 (Women) | 10 / 16 (6+4) | 2.5/4.6 | 1.8/3.3 | 29.5MB (9.5+20) | 65W/148W | DDR4-3200 / DDR5-4800 |
| Ryzen 5 5600X3D | $229 | 6/12 | 3.3/4.4 | 99MB (3+96) | 105W | DDR4-3200 | |
| Ryzen 5 5600X | $145 | 6/12 | 3.7/4.6 | 35MB (3+32) | 65W | DDR4-3200 | |
| Ryzen 5 5600 | $129 | 6/12 | 3.5/4.4 | 35MB (3+32) | 65W | DDR4-3200 |
A 6-core Ryzen 5 5600X3D is slotted in as a lower priced version of the 8-core Ryzen 7 5800X3D. This Ryzen 7 5800X3D is 3D V-Cache Technology Boost L3 cache to 96MB with 3D stack chiplet. Like the 5800X3D, the 6-core, 12-thread 5600X3D features a total of 96MB of gaming-enhancing L3 cache, uses the previous-generation Zen 3 architecture, and is built on AMD’s final-generation AM4 motherboard platform.
The Ryzen 5 5600X3D runs at a base clock of 3.3 GHz and a boost clock of 4.4 GHz and is made with the same basic configuration as the Ryzen 5 5600X/5600. As we’ve seen with AMD’s other X3D processors, the company has lowered the peak frequency by a few hundred MHz compared to his X-equivalent processor (5600X), but the 5600X3D’s peak frequency is lower than his Ryzen 5’s. Same as 5600. Surprisingly, the Ryzen 5 5600X3D has a TDP rating of 105W, which puts him 40W higher than its similarly equipped counterpart. This TDP rating is expected to be a bit over-specified, but should be tested to validate the power metrics.
The 5600X3D supports DDR4-3200 memory and has all the standard features of other Ryzen 5000 processors, but does not support direct CPU overclocking or automatic overclocking Precision Boost Overdrive. Some motherboard makers have unofficial workarounds that allow varying levels of overclocking for the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, and similar unofficial (and warranty void) options are available for his 5600X3D as well. There is a nature. As a little consolation, the 5600X3D supports memory overclocking, but we know that memory overclocking has very little impact on other X3D processors.
Like all of AMD’s other X3D models, the Ryzen 5 5600X3D doesn’t come with a cooler. No specific cooler recommendations have been said, but considering the TDP rating, we’re likely going to need a 240mm liquid cooler like the 105W Ryzen 7 5800X3D.
AMD’s AM4 platform has been solid for six years, but continues to offer a strong value proposition for low-end systems, primarily with support for value-centric DDR4 memory, and AMD will continue to support the platform for budget-conscious systems. It’s a schedule. . With a rich and affordable AM4 ecosystem and support for cheap DDR4 memory, the platform can’t afford to step up to new Zen 4 processors built into new AM5 motherboards and only supporting more expensive DDR5 memory. It remains attractive to value seekers.
As a result, the $289 Ryzen 7 5800X3D is plenty durable and currently serves as the fastest gaming processor that can be slotted into the AM4 platform, making it a go-to upgrade for enthusiasts with older Ryzen systems. I’m here. In fact, in games, it’s even faster than AMD’s standard Zen 4 processors overall. To find a faster AMD chip, you’ll have to step up to the $438 Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
| Ryzen 5 5600X3D Bundle | Ryzen 5 5600X3D chip | Core i5-13400 DDR4 | Core i5-13400 DDR5 | Ryzen 5 7600 DDR5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| chips | $229 Ryzen 5 5600X3D | $229 Ryzen 5 5600X3D | $205 Core i5-13400F, $228 13400 | $205 Core i5-13400F, $228 13400 | $219 Ryzen 5 7600 |
| 16 GB Memory – In Stock | G.Skill Rip Jaws V | $30 | $30 | $40 | $60 |
| Compatible motherboard (median starting price) | ASUS B550-PLUS TUF Motherboard | $85 – B450 | B660 $99, B760 $110 | B760 $130, B660 $250 | B650 – $124 |
| min total cost / cost per frame | $329/? | $344/? | $334 / $2.18 | $375 / $2.45 | $403 / $2.45 |
Intel’s Core i5-13400/F dominates the ~$200 price point for new system builders, while AMD’s new Zen 4 offerings are struggling to compete due to higher prices for DDR5 and AM5 motherboards .
Here we see the Ryzen 5 5600X3D going a long way in addressing Intel’s price advantage over DDR4-equipped Core i5-13400 systems. Micro Center’s bundle appears to be an exceptional deal just under the overall price of the DDR4-equipped Core i5-13400 configuration, but the Ryzen 5 5600X3D offers significantly better performance than the Intel setup So the fps per dollar metric should improve. .
Also, the Micro Center bundle deal is clearly a solid deal with the included B550 motherboard. It can be difficult to bundle unique systems separately in the same price range.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D Gaming Benchmark Predictions
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AMD and Micro Center don’t share any performance benchmarks, but we can compare gaming performance based on the Ryzen 5 5600X3D’s clock speeds, number of cores and a similar amount of 3D V-Cache to the 5800X3D. Here, we take the geometric mean of the game performance of the relevant competitive processors, CPU benchmark hierarchy. Taking this into account, in conservative theory, the Ryzen 5 5600X3D could be 5-10% slower than the Ryzen 5800X3D at 1080p gaming, slightly above or below the $540 Ryzen 9 7950X above. will be either chart.
If the 5600X3D performs as expected, you’ll get a good fps per dollar metric that easily outperforms systems built around the Core i5-13400 despite similar pricing. . However, the 5600X3D has two fewer cores than the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and the chip already lags behind the Core i5-13400 in application benchmarks (especially single-threaded applications). Also, all the usual caveats about 3D V-Cache technology apply. This technology will result in slower performance in some productivity apps and not all games will be sped up, so you’ll need to see if it suits your needs.
The continued success of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D has seen many AMD users upgrading their older systems rather than jumping on Zen 4 or the more expensive new AM5/DDR5 platform. This can obviously lead some to think AMD is cannibalizing its own flagship product line. Excellent low cost chips. For the most part, this has kept early Ryzen adopters stuck on AMD platforms rather than jumping on Intel’s new Raptor Lake platform.
The Ryzen 5 5600X3D offers an even lower cost path to upgrade existing AM4 systems and also serves as a great counterpoint to the Intel Core i5-13400 for new system builds. The limited availability of these chips will probably curb any significant cannibalization of AMD’s more expensive options, but it’s not clear how many chips Micro Center has in stock.
Normally, we would expect these chips to be nothing more than Ryzen 7 5800X3Ds that had manufacturing defects and were salvaged and stored as low core count models. However, since the manufacturing process for 3D V-Cache is more expensive than standard chip packaging, AMD is expected to allocate only fully validated 8-core silicon for the expensive chip stacking process. So this could be a dedicated special edition chip with cores disabled on purpose.
In any case, Micro Center anticipates availability in a few months, but that will depend on how quickly the chips, bundles and pre-built systems go on sale. Demand is expected to be strong. Sales will start he July 7th, and if tradition is followed, the review will arrive at about the same time.
