Compared to the more expensive Ryzen 5 5600X, the 5600 has a 200MHz deficit in terms of its rated core clocks - a tiny margin that is more or less erased due to how Ryzen processors boost until ...

although you could now get the Ryzen 5 5600X for $125.50 on Amazon. Both new processors still get the 6 cores and 12 threads, similar to the 5600 and 5600X that they seem to be replacing.

I bought it to replace a Ryzen 5 1600 on an Asus ROG Strix ... Almost all of the 5600X performance for 60 quid less. The 5600 is a great choice for those who are still on a b350 motherboard.