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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

AMD · Ryzen

Ryzen 5 3600X

Released July 2019

A 6-core, 12-thread Zen 2 desktop processor for AM4, with 32 MB L3 cache, PCIe 4.0 support and a Wraith Spire cooler.

Model history · 3 models, 2017–2019
  1. 2017Ryzen 5 1600XCompare
  2. 2018Ryzen 5 2600XCompare
  3. 2019Ryzen 5 3600X
Cores
6/12
Boost
4.4 GHz
L3
32 MB
Power
95 W
Socket
AM4

What reviewers say

Reviewers found the 3600X a strong all-round processor, with Zen 2 improving both gaming and productive work over earlier Ryzen generations. Its six cores and twelve threads handled demanding tasks well, and the included cooler kept the package convenient. The main reservation was value; PCGamesN found the cheaper Ryzen 5 3600 delivered almost the same gaming performance, leaving more money for a graphics card.

From pcgamesn.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores
6
Threads
12
Base clock
3.8 GHz
Boost clock
4.4 GHz
L3 cache
32 MB
Cores
Zen 2; Matisse; simultaneous multithreading
Clocks
Up to 4.4 GHz boost; unlocked for overclocking
Cache
L1 384 KB; L2 3 MB; L3 32 MB

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics
No
Graphics
A separate graphics card is required

Platform

Socket
AM4
Base power
95 W
Unlocked
Yes
Cooler in the box
Yes
Memory support
DDR4; 2 memory channels; up to 3200 MT/s
PCIe
PCIe 4.0 x16
Process
TSMC 7nm FinFET CPU cores
Cooler
AMD Wraith Spire included (PCGamesN and TechRadar); Tjmax 95°C

Pros and cons

Pros

  • AMD Wraith Spire cooler included
  • Six cores and twelve threads
  • Supports PCIe 4.0

Cons

  • Requires a separate graphics card
  • 95 W default TDP
  • No DDR5 support

Closest rivals

Model
CoresBoostL3PowerSocketReleased
IntelCore i5-9600K
6/64.6 GHz9 MB95 WLGA1151Oct 2018
IntelCore i5-9400F
6/64.1 GHz9 MB65 WLGA1151Jan 2019
IntelCore i5-10600K
6/124.8 GHz12 MB125 WLGA1200May 2020

Previous model: Ryzen 5 2600X. Newer model: Ryzen 5 3600XT.

Sources

  1. amd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-3000-series/am…
  2. ir.amd.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/899/amd-unleashes-ultimate-pc-gami…
  3. pcgamesn.com/amd/ryzen-5-3600x-processor-review-benchmarks
  4. techradar.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-5-3600x

Photo: PCGamesN photograph of its visibly engraved Ryzen 5 3600X with the retail box behind it.

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