CPU · Desktop · AMD
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C/12T · 65 W · Launched Apr 2022CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
40.5
0.81× refest.
CPU multi-thread
38.4
0.77× ref
CPU single-thread
41.1
0.82× ref
CPU creative apps
35.5
0.71× ref
Street price
$158
136 €
CPU overall per $100
25.6
TDP
65.0 W
CPU overall per watt
0.62
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 5,663 | – | points | 1 avg. | 37.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 150 | 139–159 | samples/min | 76 runs | 38.5 | 12 Nov 2025 – 6 Jul 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 157 | 142–169 | samples/min | 101 runs | 37.3 | 16 Mar 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 8,619 | 6,496–9,895 | points | 188 runs | 37.4 | 10 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 9,209 | 7,854–10.4k | points | 197 runs | 37.8 | 20 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Linux kernel build (defconfig) | 1.18 | 187 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 11 avg. | 37.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 21.5k | – | points | 16431 avg. | 41.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 10.4k | – | vsamples | 40 avg. | 37.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU single-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (single thread) | 1 | 883 | – | points | 1 avg. | 40.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 599 | – | points | 1 avg. | 40.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 2,055 | 1,889–2,197 | points | 173 runs | 44.0 | 10 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 1,958 | 1,780–2,090 | points | 198 runs | 43.6 | 20 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 3,254 | – | points | 16431 avg. | 39.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU creative apps, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Bench for After Effects | After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 | 6,193 | – | points | 23 avg. | 34.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 6,460 | – | points | 94 avg. | 36.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 6,817 | – | points | 91 avg. | 40.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 56.3k | – | points | 10 avg. | 31.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 4,845 | – | points | 19 avg. | 33.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 61.2k | – | points | 10 avg. | 37.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
monthly
CPU single-thread index
monthly
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 6
points, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data177 runs5 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser756 runs5 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking1 average6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench6 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026