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Ryzen 5 5600 vs Ryzen 5 1500X

Ryzen 5 5600 vs Ryzen 5 1500X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$186.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 127 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

3.5 GHz | 4-core

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler (YD150XBBAEBOX)

Buy for CA$389.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 29 minutes ago

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$186.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 127 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

3.5 GHz | 4-core

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler (YD150XBBAEBOX)

Buy for CA$389.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 29 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 5 1500X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600 is 1835 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 5 1500X.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600

  • Performs up to 46% better in The Callisto Protocol than Ryzen 5 1500X - 147 vs 101 FPS
  • Up to 52% cheaper than Ryzen 5 1500X - CA$186.25 vs CA$389.55
  • Up to 67% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Ryzen 5 1500X - CA$1.27 vs CA$3.86 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 1500X - 12 vs 8 threads
This is a free version of The Callisto Protocol.
The Callisto Protocol

The Callisto Protocol

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


FPS

147

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.27/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$186.25

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$186.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 127 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Logo
Ryzen 5 1500X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017


FPS

101

69%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$3.86/FPS

33%

Price, CA$

CA$389.55

47%

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler (YD150XBBAEBOX)

Buy for CA$389.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 29 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Logo
Ryzen 5 1500X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


Single-Core

2029

100%

Multi-Core

8539

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Logo
Ryzen 5 1500X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017


Single-Core

1104

54%

Multi-Core

3644

43%

Apr 20th, 2022
Release DateApr 11th, 2017
Ryzen 5CollectionRyzen 5
VermeerCodenameSummit Ridge
AMD Socket AM4SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed3.5 GHz
4.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
7 nm
Process Size14 nm
35.0xMultiplier35.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

PC Builds Using Ryzen 5 5600 or Ryzen 5 1500X

The Callisto Protocol, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

Laptops Using Ryzen 5 5600 or Ryzen 5 1500X

The Callisto Protocol, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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