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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:
    Cpu

    great cpu

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great exactly what you expected never bolted necked or ran lower than what was told

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

    Ryzen 5 3600 CPU

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

    Very excellent CPU for a great budget build. Can’t get anything better for the price.

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

    Greate 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 mid-range cpu that can handle both gaming and productivity work loads like 3d rendering

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

    Good cpu still in late 2021

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

    Still is a beast in late 2021 can power through gaming and other task

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

    Great upgrade

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

    Upgraded from the Ryzen 5 1600. Definitely worth it. And found it at a great price! Thx BB

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

    Love it.

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

    Used it in my first ever comp build. Runs a bit warm but can handle anything I throw at it.

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

    Works as expected

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

    Easy to install. No issues. Please with this item.

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

    Very good

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

    Very easy install and works great for my computer.

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

    Ryzen 3rd gen Price to Performance king

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

    Good price to performance processor to is also fairly power efficient

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

    Great upgrade!

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

    Upgraded from 2400G, very noticeable increase in performance. Also, no more blue screens.

    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.

    This product Is exactly what i was looking for. I would highly recommend for anyone interested

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

    Was skeptical about AMD...

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

    But this definitely changed my mind. Super fast processor and dirt dirt cheap. Get it.

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

    Great cpu

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best value for money performance exceeds expectations

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

    Wonderful chip for a great price

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

    First Ryzen I have used in a build, easy to use and great intro to the brand

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

    Better for Gaming than intel

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

    Very impressed with this generation of AMD processors. Fast and no issues with the build

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

    Great cpu

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

    What a deal the best is yet to come!!! Pro Best Buy for all my electronic goods!

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

    Great

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

    CPU works well if you’re buying this you know why you’re getting it. No issues whatsoever.

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

    Best CPU for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best gaming CPU i've used in a while, with RTX 3060ti it is unstopabble

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

    AMD

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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.

    Fantastic cpu for the money. Probably the best cpu value out there right now

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

    It is good.

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

    It is good. And easy to use you just plot it on top and push down the lever

    I would recommend this to a friend
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