Ryzen 5 5600X Dedicated Server
Rent it monthly — the hardware is yours alone, never shared.
Configure this Ryzen 5 5600X with up to 128 GB DDR4 RAM, up to 2× 4TB NVMe SSD, and a 1 Gbit uplink. Every component is configurable before checkout.
Lower-cost option: Ryzen 3600 Server — Zen 2, same 6 cores.
About the Ryzen 5 5600X Dedicated Server
The Ryzen 5 5600X takes the popular six-core formula and sharpens it. Zen 3's higher clocks and improved per-core throughput mean each thread does noticeably more work, so a single game server holds its tick rate at higher player counts, a website serves more concurrent traffic, and an application backend feels snappier under load.
With six cores and twelve threads on dedicated hardware, it's a comfortable fit for mid-sized community servers, a small cluster of lightweight instances, web-and-database stacks, and development environments that need real, uncontended CPU.
It hits the sweet spot for hosts who've outgrown a VPS but don't need a sixteen-core monster: the per-core punch of a modern chip at an approachable price. Popular with Rust and Minecraft community owners who want smooth gameplay without overspending.
Ryzen 5 5600X Bare Metal vs VPS
A Ryzen 5 5600X dedicated server is an entire physical machine. A VPS is a slice of one shared with other tenants — here is what that difference means in practice.
| Ryzen 5 5600X Bare Metal | VPS / Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | Dedicated CPU, RAM, and NVMe — never shared with another customer | Resources shared with other tenants on the same host |
| Noisy neighbors | None — your own physical machine, no other tenants to compete with | Other VMs can starve your CPU during their spikes |
| Performance | Full hardware speed with zero virtualization overhead | Hypervisor layer adds 5–15% overhead on CPU and I/O |
Ryzen 5 5600X Specifications
The hardware behind your Ryzen 5 5600X dedicated server.
| Brand | AMD |
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz |
| L3 cache | 32 MB |
| TDP | 65 W |
| Socket | AM4 |
| Architecture | Zen 3 |
| Released | 2020 |
Performance Benchmarks
Compare the Ryzen 5 5600X against other server configurations
Passmark Single Thread (Good Indicator for Gameserver Performance)
ptsWhy Choose Our Bare Metal Servers
Premium hardware, unmatched performance, and support you can rely on
Built to Order
This configuration is assembled for you and delivered in about 10 days, then provisioned automatically with your chosen OS template.
Enterprise Security
DDoS protection, hardware firewalls, and 24/7 security monitoring included with every server.
99.9% Uptime SLA
Industry-leading uptime guarantee backed by redundant infrastructure and proactive monitoring.
Expert Support
Round-the-clock technical support from experienced engineers who know bare metal inside out.
Dedicated Server Management Panel
A powerful self-service management panel that puts you in full control of your dedicated server hardware
One-Click OS Reinstall
Reinstall your operating system in minutes. Choose from AlmaLinux, Debian, Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, Proxmox VE, and more — all available on demand.
Statistics & Monitoring
Real-time traffic, CPU, and resource usage statistics. Keep tabs on your server health with detailed graphs and activity logs.
Rescue & Recovery
Boot into rescue mode when you need it. Recover from misconfigurations or locked-out systems without waiting on support.
Power Controls
Start, stop, restart, and power cycle your server remotely. Full IPMI-level power management from your browser.
Firewall Manager
Full control over your network security with an advanced firewall manager built for game server operators
Granular Rule Manager
Create precise firewall rules per IP with source, destination port, protocol, and action controls. Copy rules between IPs or apply default drop profiles in one click.
Attack History & Analytics
Full visibility into past and ongoing attacks with detailed logs, traffic graphs, and mitigation stats so you always know what hit you and how it was handled.
Edge Packet Caching
Offload repetitive query traffic like A2S with edge caching. Responses are served at the network edge, reducing load on your server and keeping latency low.
Per-IP Configuration
Every IP on your dedicated server gets its own independent firewall profile. Tailor rules and protections per service without affecting your other workloads.
The Best DDoS Protection
Always ActiveAll services come with comprehensive L4 and L7 DDoS protection powered by Cosmic Global Networks, ensuring your infrastructure stays secure and available 24/7.
Don't want to manage the machine yourself?
With Managed Dedicated, you get a whole bare metal machine with every core and all the RAM reserved for you — and we run the GameServerKings game panel on top, keeping the OS, updates, and security patched so you can focus on your game servers, not sysadmin work.
We handle OS installs, patches & security updates
Pre-installed GameServerKings game panel
Hardware, network & DDoS protection managed for you
Not sure what to run on it?
A dedicated machine is a blank slate — remote desktops, databases, VPNs, web apps, game servers, and more. Browse the use cases to see what fits your project.
Remote Desktop / Windows
A dedicated Windows Server you reach over RDP — desktops, apps, and automation on hardware that is 100% yours.
Database Hosting
Bare metal for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis and more — consistent NVMe I/O with no shared tenants.
VPN Server
Your own private WireGuard or OpenVPN server with dedicated bandwidth and a static IP.
What our customers say
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Galanor
CEO, Galanor LLC
“This is the first time in my life that someone actually tried to help around this world of VPS/dedicated servers. Rene isn't good, he is amazing! Gave total attention, made recommendations. I am looking forward to migrate my services to GameServerKings because of Rene. I appreciate the attention once again.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Ryzen 5 5600X dedicated server hosting
Ryzen 5 5600X dedicated server pricing starts at $95 per month. That is the price for the base configuration. RAM, storage, bandwidth and OS are all configurable before checkout, so the final price depends on the specification you choose. Longer billing periods carry discounts of up to 15%.
Most Ryzen 5 5600X servers from our in-stock inventory are deployed within 10 minutes of payment. Custom configurations typically take up to 10 business days.
We offer a range of OS templates including AlmaLinux, Debian, Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, and Proxmox VE. You can reinstall your OS at any time from the management panel.
Yes. You receive full root/administrator access to your dedicated server. There are no restrictions — install any software, configure any service, and manage the server however you need.
Yes. Every Ryzen 5 5600X dedicated server includes enterprise-grade L4 and L7 DDoS mitigation at no extra charge. Our edge network absorbs attacks before they reach your server.
No. There is no setup or installation fee on a Ryzen 5 5600X dedicated server. The monthly price is what you pay — hardware, DDoS protection, the management panel and support are all included in it.
PayPal, all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover), Apple Pay, Google Pay and Link. Where your country supports them, we also accept Cash App Pay and iDEAL. SEPA Direct Debit and US bank debit are available on request — ask support and we will enable them on your account. We do not accept cryptocurrency.
Not on a dedicated server. These are unmanaged machines: you have full root access, and backups are your own responsibility. Nothing stops you running whatever backup tooling you prefer, and the storage is yours to use for it. Our game server plans are different — those include backups in the control panel — but a dedicated machine is yours to administer. If you would rather not run it yourself, Managed Dedicated is a separate product where we handle OS installs, patches and security updates.
In-stock servers can be ordered on a monthly basis with no long-term commitment. Build-to-order (custom) configurations are billed for 3 months upfront to start the build — this is a prepaid term, not a delivery wait. Longer billing periods (3, 6, or 12 months) come with discounts up to 17% — a 12-month term is two months free.
Yes. Depending on the hardware and what you need, we can often upgrade your existing node in place during a short maintenance window scheduled with you. When an in-place upgrade is not practical, we will migrate you to a higher-spec machine instead. Either way, reach out to our team and we will work out the option that fits your workload and coordinate the timing around your needs.
Still have questions?
Our support team is available 24/7 and typically responds in under 5 minutes.
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