Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
4.5 GHz
L3 cache
32 MB
TDP
95W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming11
Productivity10
Single-core11
Multi-core25
Power efficiency11
Lab scores
Performance score11
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)4.5 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
- 3.8 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.5 GHz
- L1 cache
- 384 KB
- L2 cache
- 3 MB
- L3 cache
- 32 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4-3200
- Max capacity
- 128 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 51.196 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 95W
- Max temperature
- 95°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 4.0
- Launch price
- $249
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the solid performance boost for the money, especially in games. The usual gripe is the included cooler runs too loud under load.
Pros
- Gets you solid 60 fps in any game
- Stays cool with the stock cooler
- Handles video editing without stuttering
- Works with cheaper B450 motherboards
Cons
- Stock cooler is barely adequate
- Lacks integrated graphics support
- Only marginal gains over 3600X
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 3600XT
A solid six-core, twelve-thread Zen 2 CPU for AM4 that runs noticeably hotter than its non-X siblings for barely any real speed gain.
Get it if you want a solid six-core chip for a mid-range gaming build on a tight budget. Skip it if you can stretch to a newer generation CPU for better performance and future-proofing.
Buy it if…
- You need a solid all-rounder for gaming and everyday tasks without overspending.
- You’re building a budget AM4 system and want a reliable, fast six-core chip.
- You want a capable upgrade for an older Ryzen motherboard without replacing everything.
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