AMD - Ryzen 5 3600 3rd Generation 6-Core - 12-Thread - 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 with 347 reviews
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
With 3.6GHz processor speed which gives you efficient use of the processor, high processing throughput and improved performance.
32MB integrated Level 3 cache
Provides fast access to heavily used data and instructions.
AMD, AMD Arrow logo and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
What's Included
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3rd Generation 6-Core - 12-Thread - 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor
- AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler
Key Specs
- 6-core
- 12
- 3.6 gigahertz
- 4.2 gigahertz
- 32 MB 3 MB
- Processor SocketSocket AM4
General
- Product NameRyzen 5 3600 3rd Generation 6-Core - 12-Thread - 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor
- BrandAMD
- 7 nanometers
- 65 watts
- Model Number100-100000031BOX
- Color CategoryMulti
Performance
- 6-core
- 12
- 3.6 gigahertz
- 4.2 gigahertz
- L3
- 32 MB 3 MB
Compatibility
- Processor SocketSocket AM4
Included
- Additional Accessories IncludedAMD Wraith Stealth Cooler
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts3 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor3 years
Other
- UPC730143309936
Customer rating
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 347 reviews
(347 Reviews)Cons mentioned
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very capable CPU that performs great!
|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Granted, I may have won the CPU silicon lottery, but this CPU performs amazingly well! I have it OC'd to 4.3GHz on all cores, yet it's capable of more, and it's very stable. Depending on you MB, this CPU out of the box voltages are WAY TOO HIGH. So you may think it's running hot for being stock settings, but if you go into the BIOS and undervolt it you will see a significant temperature drop. I highly recommend getting an aftermarket cooler like a Noctua or Cooler Master. For best performance use an AIO or water cool it.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great upgrade
|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Love it coming from the 2700 this is a beast of a cpu
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Processor
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Runs too hot if you don't manage the cooling fans correctly, so there there is a bit of fan noise during active use.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:For games, ValueRated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Bang For The Buck Gaming CPU!!
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:For games, ValueIf youre looking for a cpu to game on and on a budeget you cant beat this cpu. Its up to par with intels 490$ I9 9900k in single threaded performance. It also comes with stock cooler that works great because there is no need to overclock this cpu as it runs at max out of the box!!!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Performance, ValueRated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome performance
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Performance, ValueThe best mid range processor on the market, this is my second one I’ve bought, with the first one, I’ve been lucky enough to get The base clock to 4ghz and at $200, a 6 core, 12 thread cpu running a base clock of 4ghz is a monster... Best bang for the buck in terms of performance.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Pros mentioned:Performance, PriceRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great performance for price.
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Pros mentioned:Performance, PriceProbably the best price per performance CPU available right now. Loving it. This ryzen 3600 paired with 16gb ram, and strix 1070 gets me 240fps on fortnite low settings. Just need a 1080ti or 2080ti now.
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Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:For games, SpeedRated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing super fast!!
|Posted .Owned for 6 months when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:For games, SpeedSuch an amazing cpu lighting fast can multi task great and is a beast in gaming upgraded the stock cooler as it runs warm other than that very happy with my purchase
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:PerformanceRated 5 out of 5 stars
This is a no brainer!
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:PerformanceI upgraded from a Ryzen 5 1600 to a Ryzen 5 2600X to this Ryzen 5 3600 and the performance gains were very clear every generation! A sub 200 dollar CPU that trades blows with intel CPU’s that are twice the price. No problems at all, playing modern warfare at 144 FPS @ 1440p on my 2080ti with this thing ripping some X264 encoding using X split in the background @ 1080p 60fps. Never goes over 40% and stays chilly under my Corsair H110, temps in the mid 40’s locked at 4 ghz. Even if you are on 2nd gen Ryzen, this upgrade is so worth it!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Q: QuestionDid this come with preinstalled thermal paste, or do i need to buy? Thanks
Asked by ERC.
- A:Answer It came with a cooler and paste was preinstalled on the cooler
Answered by shockett
Q: QuestionWill this cpu work with a msi b350m bazooka motherboard or do I need to upgrade my Motherboard also?
Asked by brandon.
- A:Answer Yes it will, if it's a motherboard you're already using it will probably need a bios upgrade to work with the 3600
Answered by Thomas
Q: QuestionWill this work with fortnite?
Asked by Jake.
- A:Answer yes, but also depends on your graphics card.
Answered by john
Q: QuestionDoes this come with a CPU Cooler and a Graphics Card?
Asked by Michael.
- A:Answer No the CPU and cooler only. This isn’t a combo deal so the GPU will have to be purchased separately unless you’re asking if it’s an APU in which case no it isn’t.
Answered by JustMike92
Q: QuestionDo i need to update the BIOS on the Asus-TUF GAming X570 (WiFi) with this CPU? And if I do, how do I update it?
Asked by JustAKid.
- A:Answer No, same generation so will work straight out of the box.
Answered by JustMike92
Q: QuestionWill this work with the asus prime b450 motherboard? Thank you.
Asked by Mason.
- A:Answer Yes but you have to flash the board
Answered by AP2011
Q: QuestionIs the cpu already attached to the heatsink? Was planning on using an AIO instead
Asked by CJA.
- A:Answer No it is not. The AMD cooler is separate with the pre-applied thermal paste on it. Good choice with the AIO- it runs much cooler with my Corsair 240mm AIO.
Answered by Shades
Q: QuestionIs this a 2nd or 3rd Generation Ryzen chip?
Asked by ibscavengerman.
- A:Answer The 3 in 3600 designates the generation of the Ryzen processor. The 2600 is a 2nd generation chip.
Answered by Shades