AMD’s Ryzen 5 5600X processor is the pick of the litter when it comes to value for money – perhaps excepting the slightly cheaper 5600 – and today it’s down to £170, a full £110 off its UK RRP. While Ryzen 7000 offers better performance, it also comes with steeper requirements – like DDR5 RAM, a 600-series motherboard and a much bigger budget. Here’s why we rate this particular CPU at this discounted price.