CPU · Desktop · AMD
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C/12T · 65 W · Launched Oct 2020CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
41.7
0.83× refest.
CPU multi-thread
39.0
0.78× ref
CPU single-thread
42.7
0.85× ref
CPU creative apps
36.3
0.73× ref
Street price
$170
151 €
CPU overall per $100
24.6
TDP
65.0 W
CPU overall per watt
0.64
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 5,596 | – | points | 1 avg. | 37.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 149 | 131–172 | samples/min | 95 runs | 38.2 | 9 Nov 2025 – 12 Apr 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 162 | 141–184 | samples/min | 105 runs | 38.4 | 13 Mar 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 9,218 | 6,916–10.4k | points | 161 runs | 39.9 | 23 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 9,288 | 8,156–10.1k | points | 177 runs | 38.1 | 14 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 56.6k | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 43.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 1,968 | – | points | 1 avg. | 39.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 4,567 | – | points | 1 avg. | 39.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 11.8k | – | points | 1 avg. | 38.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 15.7 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 43.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| FFmpeg build | 7.0 | 89.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 5 avg. | 36.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| C-Ray (4K, 16 rays/px) | 2.0 | 366 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 14 avg. | 35.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 21.8k | – | points | 36564 avg. | 42.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 10.1k | – | vsamples | 66 avg. | 36.8 | 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 | 920 | – | points | 1 avg. | 42.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 623 | – | points | 1 avg. | 42.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 2,178 | 1,947–2,298 | points | 161 runs | 46.6 | 23 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 2,032 | 1,762–2,109 | points | 188 runs | 45.2 | 14 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 6,594 | – | MIPS | 1 avg. | 46.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 254 | – | points | 1 avg. | 43.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 601 | – | points | 1 avg. | 40.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 1,541 | – | points | 1 avg. | 39.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PHPBench | 1.1 | 894.5k | – | points | 51 avg. | 40.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 3,366 | – | points | 36564 avg. | 40.8 | 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 | 6,662 | – | points | 21 avg. | 37.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Lightroom Classic | Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 | 5,104 | – | points | 14 avg. | 30.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 6,984 | – | points | 145 avg. | 39.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 7,249 | – | points | 91 avg. | 43.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 66.0k | – | points | 11 avg. | 37.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 5,511 | – | points | 18 avg. | 38.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 53.6k | – | points | 22 avg. | 32.9 | 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 Data200 runs3 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser687 runs5 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)9 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking3 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench7 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026