AMD Launches Ryzen 5 5600F: A Budget-Friendly Alternative to the Ryzen 5600 with 4.0GHz Boost Clock

The AM4 platform continues to demonstrate its longevity, as AMD introduces yet another addition to its Zen 3 processor lineup tailored for the budget segment.

AMD Expands Zen 3 Lineup for AM4 Platform: Introducing the Ryzen 5 5600F

AMD’s “F”suffix in its processor lineups prompts some confusion, particularly since the mainstream Zen 1 through Zen 3 processors lack integrated graphics. Recently, AMD quietly rolled out the Ryzen 5 5600F, a Zen 3 CPU devoid of an iGPU. This release raises questions about AMD’s supply chain, suggesting a surplus of silicon that allows them to manufacture additional Zen 3 processors, extending the life of this aging lineup.

As highlighted by @momomo_us, the Ryzen 5 5600F has been listed on AMD’s official website, complete with detailed specifications. It maintains the popular 6-core/12-thread configuration found in the standard Ryzen 5 5600 but features notably lower clock speeds. The Ryzen 5 5600 operates at a base/boost clock of 3.5 GHz/4.4 GHz, while the new Ryzen 5 5600F offers reduced clock speeds of 3.0 GHz/4.0 GHz—a significant downgrade. This aligns with recent trends seen in AMD’s new Ryzen 7000 processor releases, specifically the Ryzen 5 7400F and Ryzen 7400.

Specifications of AMD Ryzen 5 5600F processor displayed on a screen.

Fortunately, AMD maintained the 32 MB L3 cache in the 5600F, which is crucial for gaming and specific workloads. Compared to the Ryzen 5 5500, which boasts higher clock speeds, the 5600F could still present a better alternative for budget-conscious gamers. As for its availability, the Ryzen 5 5600F is currently released for the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) markets, with no indication of a global rollout as of now.

While the exact pricing remains uncertain, speculation suggests it will be priced below $100. The Ryzen 5 5500 is currently available for under $80, while the standard Ryzen 5 5600 fetches about $100 on platforms like Newegg. The expansion of the Ryzen 5000 series is remarkable; no other Ryzen lineup boasts such a diverse array of CPUs, which includes non-X, X, XT, G (APU), GT, X3D, and now F variants.

Each time I anticipated AMD’s cessation of Zen 3 CPU production, they surprise us, reinforcing that this series is far from over.

2024 AMD Ryzen 5000 and Ryzen 4000 CPU Lineup

CPU Name	Architecture	Cores/Threads	Base Clock	Boost Clock	Cache (L2+L3)	PCIe Lanes (Gen 4 CPU+PCH)	TDP	Launch MSRP
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X	7nm Zen 3 ‘Vermeer’	16/32	3.4 GHz	4.9 GHz	72 MB	24 + 16	105W	$799 US
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT	7nm Zen 3 ‘Vermeer’	16/32	3.3 GHz	4.8 GHz	72 MB	24 + 16	105W	$349 US
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X	7nm Zen 3 ‘Vermeer’	12/24	3.7 GHz	4.8 GHz	70 MB	24 + 16	105W	$549 US
AMD Ryzen 9 5900	7nm Zen 3 ‘Vermeer’	12/24	3.0 GHz	4.7 GHz	64 MB	24 + 16	65W	$499 US
AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT	7nm Zen 3 ‘Vermeer’	8/16	3.8 GHz	4.8 GHz	36 MB	24 + 16	105W	$249 US
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D	7nm Zen 3D ‘Warhol’	8/16	3.4 GHz	4.5 GHz	64MB + 32MB	24 + 16	105W	$449 US
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X	7nm Zen 3 ‘Vermeer’	8/16	3.8 GHz	4.7 GHz	36 MB	24 + 16	105W	$449 US
AMD Ryzen 7 5800	7nm Zen 3 ‘Vermeer’	8/16	3.4 GHz	4.6 GHz	32 MB	24 + 16	65W	$399 US
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D	7nm Zen 3 ‘Vermeer’	8/16	3.0 GHz	4.1 GHz	64MB + 32MB	24 + 16	105W	$299 US
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X	7nm Zen 3 ‘Vermeer’	8/16	3.4 GHz	4.6 GHz	36 MB	24 + 16	65W	$299 US
AMD Ryzen 7 5700	7nm Zen 3 ‘Cezanne’	8/16	3.7 GHz	4.6 GHz	20 MB	20 (Gen 3) + 16	65W	TBD
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D	7nm Zen 3 ‘Vermeer’	6/12	3.3 GHz	4.4 GHz	64MB + 32MB	24 + 16	105W	$229 US
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D	7nm Zen 3 ‘Vermeer’	6/12	3.0 GHz	4.0 GHz	64MB + 32MB	24 + 16	105W	$199 US
AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT	7nm Zen 3 ‘Vermeer’	6/12	3.8 GHz	4.7 GHz	35 MB	24 + 16	105W	$194.02 (Retail)
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X	7nm Zen 3 ‘Vermeer’	6/12	3.7 GHz	4.6 GHz	35 MB	24 + 16	65W	$299 US
AMD Ryzen 5 5600T	7nm Zen 3 ‘Vermeer’	6/12	3.5 GHz	TBD	35 MB	24 + 16	65W	$186.58 (Retail)
AMD Ryzen 5 5600	7nm Zen 3 ‘Vermeer’	6/12	3.5 GHz	4.4 GHz	35 MB	24 + 16	65W	$199 US
AMD Ryzen 5 5600F	7nm Zen 3 ‘Vermeer’	6/12	3.0 GHz	4.0 GHz	35 MB	24 + 16	65W	TBD
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT	7nm Zen 3 ‘Cezanne’	8/16	3.6 GHz	4.6 GHz	19.5 MB	20 (Gen 3) + 16	65W	$140 US
AMD Ryzen 5 5500	7nm Zen 3 ‘Cezanne’	6/12	3.6 GHz	4.2 GHz	19 MB	20 (Gen 3) + 16	65W	$159 US
AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT	7nm Zen 3 ‘Cezanne’	6/12	3.6 GHz	4.4 GHz	19 MB	20 (Gen 3) + 16	65W	$125 US
AMD Ryzen 3 5300G	7nm Zen 3 ‘Cezanne’	4/8	4.0 GHz	4.2 GHz	10 MB	20 (Gen 3) + 16	65W	TBD
AMD Ryzen 3 5100	7nm Zen 3 ‘Cezanne’	4/8	3.8 GHz	4.2 GHz	10 MB	20 (Gen 3) + 16	65W	TBD
AMD Ryzen 7 4700	7nm Zen 2 ‘Renoir-X’	8/16	3.6 GHz	4.4 GHz	20 MB	20 (Gen 3) + 16	65W	$189 US
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G	7nm Zen 2 ‘Renoir’	6/12	3.7 GHz	4.2 GHz	11 MB	20 (Gen 3) + 16	65W	$154 US
AMD Ryzen 5 4500	7nm Zen 2 ‘Renoir-X’	6/12	3.6 GHz	4.1 GHz	11 MB	20 (Gen 3) + 16	65W	$129 US
AMD Ryzen 3 4100	7nm Zen 2 ‘Renoir-X’	4/8	3.8 GHz	4.0 GHz	6 MB	20 (Gen 3) + 16	65W	$99 US