AMD introduced us to the idea of 3D Cache, or V-Cache, when they launched the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D. The massive extra L3 cache gave the Ryzen 7 huge performance in gaming and it came as no surprise when AMD repeated the trick with three of their Zen 4 CPUs, including the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
Recently, however, AMD took us unawares when they launched the Ryzen 5 5600X3D which is, as the name suggests, a six-core Zen 3 CPU with 3D Cache that uses the AM4 socket. This cheap upgrade for AMD gamers is only available in-store at Micro Center which means you have to visit one of 25 locations in the USA. ‘Pah,' we thought, ‘we'll ask Level 1 Techs to help out…' and in the twinkling of an eye UPS delivered our very own USA-only Ryzen 5 5600X3D.
Specifications
- Regional Availability: NA
- Platform: Desktop
- Product Family: AMD Ryzen™ Processors
- Product Line: AMD Ryzen™ 5 Desktop Processors
- # of CPU Cores: 6
- # of Threads: 12
- Max. Boost Clock: Up to 4.4GHz
- Base Clock: 3.3GHz
- L1 Cache: 384KB
- L2 Cache: 3MB
- L3 Cache: 96MB
- Default TDP: 105W
- Processor Technology for CPU Cores: TSMC 7nm FinFET
- CPU Socket; AM4
- Socket Count: 1P
- Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax): 90°C
- Launch Date: 7/7/2023
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