Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
4.2 GHz
L3 cache
32 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming11
Productivity10
Single-core11
Multi-core25
Power efficiency11
Lab scores
Performance score11
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)4.2 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p24 fps
1440p19 fps
4K13 fps
Full specifications
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.6 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.2 GHz
- L1 cache
- 384 KB
- L2 cache
- 3 MB
- L3 cache
- 32 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Max capacity
- 128 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 51.196 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Launch price
- $199
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the huge performance jump from older chips for the money. The main gripe is the stock cooler runs loud and runs hot under load.
Pros
- Stays cool on stock cooling
- Handles gaming and multitasking easily
- Great value for a mid-range build
- Runs quiet under normal loads
Cons
- Stock cooler is weak for heavy loads
- No integrated graphics for troubleshooting
- Gets hot with overclocking attempts
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 3600
The Ryzen 5 3600 is a six-core, twelve-thread CPU that made high-performance multi-threading a mainstream reality for its price.
Get it if you want a solid, efficient mid-range CPU for gaming or everyday work without breaking the bank. Skip it if you need top-tier multi-core performance for heavy video editing or 3D rendering.
Buy it if…
- You want a solid, affordable six-core gaming CPU.
- You're building a mid-range PC without breaking the bank.
- You need a good upgrade for an older AM4 motherboard.
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