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AMD - Ryzen 5 3600 3rd Generation 6-Core - 12-Thread - 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 Unlocked Desktop Processor

Model:
100-100000031BOX
SKU:
6356278
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 1376 reviews

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98%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers praise the Ryzen 5 3600 for its exceptional value for money, making it a great choice for budget-conscious buyers. It is also highly regarded for its excellent gaming and multitasking capabilities, delivering impressive performance for both work and play. While some users have concerns about its temperature and stock cooler, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many customers expressing satisfaction with its easy installation and compatibility.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Great Processor Great Value

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works as advertised. Much better option than Intel for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Awesome mid-range processor

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome mid-range processor. AMD beats intel again with this 6-core beast. Great for gaming.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Great Mid Tier Build CPU

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Buy! It's the most bang-for-your-buck CPU that has that sweet spot for gaming and everything else.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu

    AMD - Ryzen 53600 3rd

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a great product. My device was out dated to use the AMD - Ryzen 53600 3rd, I had to return it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Great Buy!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great product and works awesome. Definitely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Fast Chip

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Chip works and was easy to install. AMD doesn't disappoint again. Good fast chip at a decent price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu

    Great CPU

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its a great cpu, Does the job and is pretty speedy. Would 100% recommend on mid level builds.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Perfect for my needs

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Looks good and works well!!! Glad I got it! Price is good too!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Processor

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s the best size and speed for the gaming performance I needed. Would recommend it to anyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    good cpu

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    amazing cpu for the price, does everything you need it to do

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The processor works great. It's currently serving as a placeholder till I can get my 5900X.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Noice

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best processor for strictly gaming if you can't get a 5600X

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu

    Great upgrae

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This replaces my 2600. Overclocking much better and able to overclock ram that was not on the vendor list .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Good performance

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works great for me. Plenty of speed with a good motherboard and enough memory

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cpu

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great processor. Much better than my last one. Would recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Powerful processor

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This processor was powerful at a good price. Was not fond of the cpu fan so I used a different one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Ryzen Rules!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just what the boy wanted. It's fast enough to run anything with ease. Installation was a snap.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Cool

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cool and practical, ease of use, however, should make it clear for beginners of which Motherboard to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Super fast speeds

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent CPU is very fast and handles all the games I want it too!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Great processor for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works very well under a tense load Definitely recommend for the price

    I would recommend this to a friend
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