[Hardware] AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Stock Tracker — Where to Buy AMD's 6-Core CPU

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Finding an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X available at (or even close) to its $299 MSRP these days makes you about as lucky as Indiana Jones picking the Holy Grail on his first try. This processor has become an incredibly po[CENSORED]r choice for anyone looking to grab a no-compromise gaming chip on a budget, which means there's plenty of competition for its limited stock.

Earning 4.5 stars in our AMD Ryzen 5 5600X review, this chip is so highly sought after, because of its strong single- and multi-threaded performance, leading power efficiency and PCIe Gen4 support. It also features stellar thermals, a bundled cooler and overclocking capability, so there’s a lot to love here.

While certain other Ryzen chips, like the Ryzen 7 5800X, are more frequently in stock now, it can feel next to impossible to find this lower-priced chip without a more eagle-eyed lookout. But we can help with that by showing you all the places you can pick one up and giving you some tips about when the retailers usually restock.

Where to buy the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X - at a glance
US AMD Ryzen 5 5600X retailers: Amazon | B&H | Best Buy | Newegg | Walmart

UK AMD Ryzen 5 5600X retailers: Amazon UK | Box | Currys PC World | eBuyer | Overclockers UK | Scan

Update: April 15 — 8am PST/4pm BST

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X stock is very limited in the US, with small quantities available at Newegg.

In the UK, however, stock has been consistently available across Amazon UK, Box, Overclockers and Scan.