Micro Center has announced that it will exclusively sell the new AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D processor for $229 while supplies last. This limited-edition processor features six cores and 12 threads, along with 96MB of total L3 cache and 3D V-Cache technology. It is compatible with AM4 platforms that support DDR4 memory, providing an affordable option for budget gaming systems. The Ryzen 5 5600X3D is part of AMD’s lineup of gaming-specific X3D processors, which range in price from $229 to $669.
The Ryzen 5 5600X3D is expected to offer faster gaming performance than Intel’s Core i5-13400 processors, which currently dominate the mid-range gaming market. Despite similar pricing, the Ryzen 5 5600X3D has the potential to rival more expensive processors, such as AMD’s own Ryzen 9 7950X, making it a strong contender in terms of value.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D Specifications
| Model | Street/MSRP | Cores / Threads (P+E) | P-Core Base / Boost Clock (GHz) | E-Core Base / Boost Clock (GHz) | Cache (L2/L3) | TDP / PBP / MTP | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 7 7800X3D | $440 | 8 / 16 | 4.2 / 5.0 | 104MB (8+96) | 120W / 162W | DDR5-5200 | |
| Ryzen 7 5800X3D | $289 ($449) | 8 /16 | 3.4 / 4.5 | 100MB (4+96) | 105W | DDR4-3200 | |
| Ryzen 5 7600 | $219 | 6 / 12 | 3.8 / 5.1 | 38MB (6+32) | 65W / 88W | DDR5-5200 | |
| Core i5-13400 / 13400F | $228 – $205 (F) | 10 / 16 (6+4) | 2.5 / 4.6 | 1.8 / 3.3 | 29.5MB (9.5+20) | 65W /148W | DDR4-3200 / DDR5-4800 |
| Ryzen 5 5600X3D | $229 | 6 / 12 | 3.3 / 4.4 | 99MB (3+96) | 105W | DDR4-3200 | |
| Ryzen 5 5600X | $145 | 6 / 12 | 3.7 / 4.6 | 35MB (3+32) | 65W | DDR4-3200 | |
| Ryzen 5 5600 | $129 | 6 / 12 | 3.5 / 4.4 | 35MB (3+32) | 65W | DDR4-3200 |
Micro Center will also offer a bundle that includes the Ryzen 5 5600X3D processor, an ASUS B550-Plus TUF motherboard, and 16GB of G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4 memory for $329. Additionally, the retailer will have a pre-built PowerSpec G516 system with the Ryzen 5 5600X3D, a Radeon 6650XT GPU, 16GB of memory, and a 500GB NVMe SSD available for $849 at launch.
The Ryzen 5 5600X3D processors will be sold exclusively at Micro Center stores starting from July 7. The exact number of available processors has not been confirmed, but Micro Center expects to have stock for a few months. Micro Center currently has 25 outlets across 18 states, with plans to expand to 28 outlets.
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