AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

The Ryzen 5 3600X is a powerful 6-core processor with a great mix of gaming and productivity performance. However its $249 list price places it $50 above the non-X variant of the R5 3600, which at $199 seems like the better buy. However, partly because nothing can ever be easy, the Ryzen 5 3600X is suddenly selling for $10 less on Amazon, and at $239 it starts to look a lot better compared to the vanilla 3600.
- As reviewed by PCPer on Aug 2019
6
Cores
12
Threads
3.8 GHz
Base Clock
4.4 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket AM4
Socket
95 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
$99
Price
Release date:Jul 7, 2019Price at Launch:$249
Cores:6Threads:12
Base Clock:3.8 GHzBoost Clock:4.4 GHz
Type:DesktopMultithreading:Yes
L2 Cache:3 MBL3 Cache:32 MB
Box Cooler:YesTDP:95 W
Socket:Socket AM4Memory Support:DDR4-3200
Codename:Matisse (Zen 2)Process Size:7 nm
Integrated Graphics:NoNPU:No
PCIe Support:PCIe 4.0, 24 Lanes

Reviews and Ratings

88

Average Score

Based on 16 reviews

9.6

User Score

Based on 12,146 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Solid multi-core performance
  • Matches dearer Intel Core chips
  • Bundled cooler
  • Unlocked multiplier

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Ryzen 5 3600 a better value bet
  • Requires expensive X570 motherboard for PCIe 4.0
90

The Ryzen 5 3600X is a powerful 6-core processor with a great mix of gaming and productivity performance. However its $249 list price places it $50 above the non-X variant of the R5 3600, which at $199 seems like the better buy. However, partly because nothing can ever be easy, the Ryzen 5 3600X is suddenly selling for $10 less on Amazon, and at $239 it starts to look a lot better compared to the vanilla 3600.

By PCPer on
100

With the relatively simple improvement of a single-core speed boost, AMD has made the Ryzen 5 3600X the most well-realised mid-range Ryzen chip yet. It's always been nice to have such immense multicore power, though anyone who seriously needs it would...

By Expert Reviews on
90

When the Ryzen 3000 Series was released the processor that was given the most praise was the Ryzen 9 3900X as it should. The 12-core, 24-thread monster pretty much destroyed the competition. While this processor is great, not everyone has $499 to spend...

By ThinkComputers on
100

For the longest time, AMD processors, especially in the mid-range, were the budget choice for gaming. If you didn't have a lot of cash and wanted acceptable performance, you'd pick up an AMD processor, while Intel was the mainstream pick. However, times...

By TechRadar on
80

Ryzen 5 3600X builds on the success of its six-core, twelve-thread Zen and Zen+ predecessors by offering productivity performance that punches well above its price point. Gaming performance sees a significant uplift versus previous generation Ryzen...

By Kitguru.net on
90

Out of the box, the Ryzen 5 3600X is the best processor in its price range for gaming and productivity. AMD throws in support for PCIe 4.0, superior power efficiency, an auto-overclocking tool, and capable bundled cooler, making the Ryzen 5 3600X the...

By Tom's Hardware on
70

The Ryzen 5 3600X poses a solid one-size-fits-all solution for gamers. It's undoubtedly a convincing upgrade over previous generation chips and the competition's fare, capable of both multithreaded every day workloads, a modicum of content creation,...

By pcgamesn.com on
100

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By Guru of 3D on
80

Ryzen 5 3600X continues AMD's assault on the mainstream desktop PC market. A decent, well-rounded chip, it's only the availability of the closely-matched non-X part that stops it from getting a recommendation.

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