AMD · Ryzen

Ryzen 5 3600XT

Released July 2020

A refreshed 6-core, 12-thread Zen 2 desktop processor for AM4, with up to 4.5 GHz boost and an included Wraith Spire cooler.

Model history · 4 models, 2017–2020

Cores: 6/12
Boost: 4.5 GHz
L3: 32 MB
Power: 95 W
Socket: AM4

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What reviewers say

The 3600XT offered a small improvement in single-threaded and gaming performance over the 3600X, rather than a substantial new generation. Reviewers welcomed the retained Wraith Spire cooler, but found higher temperatures and limited reasons for existing Ryzen 3000 owners to upgrade. TechRadar liked it at the 3600X's price; PC Gamer preferred the cheaper Ryzen 5 3600 because the extra performance rarely justified the premium.

From pcgamer.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base clock: 3.8 GHz
Boost clock: 4.5 GHz
L3 cache: 32 MB
Cores: Zen 2; Matisse; simultaneous multithreading
Clocks: Up to 4.5 GHz boost; unlocked for overclocking
Cache: 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; up to 3200 MT/s
PCIe: PCIe 4.0
Process: TSMC 7nm FinFET CPU cores
Cooler: AMD Wraith Spire included; 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	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
IntelCore i5-10600K	6/12	4.8 GHz	12 MB	125 W	LGA1200	May 2020
IntelCore i5-10400F	6/12	4.3 GHz	12 MB	65 W	LGA1200	May 2020
AMDRyzen 5 3600X	6/12	4.4 GHz	32 MB	95 W	AM4	Jul 2019

Previous model: Ryzen 5 3600X.

Sources

Photo: AMD official isolated third-generation Ryzen5 retail package photograph published on the exact ryzen 5 3600xt archived maker page. Archived official original; shared family render, not individually SKU-marked. Native alpha and original metallic heatspreader, substrate/pins, printed packaging and publisher highlights preserved.

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