AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
Given that we are expecting new CPUs soon, it doesn’t make sense to pay a premium for a Ryzen 3000 series CPU right now. If you need something like the 3900X or 3950X, and pricing is attractive, then by all means buy them, they're amazing processors, but know you’re late in the product cycle.
- As reviewed by TechSpot on Jul 2020
6
Cores
12
Threads
3.8 GHz
Base Clock
4.5 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket AM4
Socket
95 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
$599
Price
Release date:Jul 7, 2020Price at Launch:$249
Cores:6Threads:12
Base Clock:3.8 GHzBoost Clock:4.5 GHz
Type:DesktopMultithreading:Yes
L2 Cache:3 MBL3 Cache:32 MB
Box Cooler:YesTDP:95 W
Socket:Socket AM4Memory Support:DDR4-3200
Codename:Matisse Refresh (Zen 2)Process Size:7 nm
Integrated Graphics:NoNPU:No
PCIe Support:PCIe 4.0, 24 Lanes
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
A newer model is available:
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT pricing

Last 6 months
Price Date
Current $599 Dec 15, 2025
Highest* $599 May 14, 2025
Lowest* $129 Nov 7, 2025
Average $340
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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Reviews and Ratings

85

Average Score

Based on 11 reviews

9.6

User Score

Based on 3,430 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Stronger single-core performance
  • More performance at the same price
  • Same TDP as original 3600X
  • Money-saving bundled Wraith cooler

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Higher temperatures
  • Half-the-price Ryzen 3 3300X is a killer deal for pure gaming on a budget

Given that we are expecting new CPUs soon, it doesn’t make sense to pay a premium for a Ryzen 3000 series CPU right now. If you need something like the 3900X or 3950X, and pricing is attractive, then by all means buy them, they're amazing processors, but know you’re late in the product cycle.

By TechSpot on
75

The new Ryzen 5 3600XT brings small but measurable improvements over the Ryzen 5 3600X thanks to improved silicon quality, increased maximum clock speed, and better boost clock residency. Coupled with the identical MSRP of $249 USD, those improvements...

By Kitguru.net on
83

The Ryzen 5 3600XT is the most interesting of AMD's Matisse refresh, we'd still recommend the original Zen 2 chips in pretty much every...

By PC Gamer on
94

AMD pulled off some solid gains with the new optimizations to the 7nm tech. The new XT CPUs joining the Ryzen lineup give builders and enthusiasts another reason to consider Ryzen.

By TweakTown on
80

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is a spec refresh of the existing Ryzen 5 3600X with some refinements to the 7nm Zen 2 architecture. It's not an exciting release, but it's easy enough to recommend to folks looking to build a good gaming PC right now.

By TechRadar on
90

The 3rd Generation Ryzen CPUs continue to be massively impressive, and with this updated trio, they have only increased in our estimation. An excellent trio for anyone looking for lots of performance without needing to sell the family silver.

By OC3D on
90

The Ryzen 5 3600XT is in a really strong position though, offering performance that can match that of much more expensive models. However, at just £225 it’s not overly expensive either. It’s about the same price as some competitive Intel options, but you don’t get PCIe Gen 4 on the Intel options just yet.

By eTeknix on
90

The AMD Ryzen 3000XT processors brings more performance to the table for those that are willing to pay a little more to get it.

By LegitReviews on
100

A bump in performance is what the new 3600 XT offers. Especially in single-threaded applications or those using a few threads is where the benefits of the XT will reap themselves. We mention this in all XT reviews; there's a bit of a new thing with the...

By Guru of 3D on
80

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is a minor spec bump to bridge the gap between the Ryzen 3000 and Ryzen 4000 desktop lineups. Coming in at the same price as the 3600X, it essentially replaces that processor, with a slight performance advantage.This isn't an...

By TechRadar on
70

AMD's new Ryzen XT lineup comes as a refresh that's designed to tackle Intel's new Comet Lake processors. The XT family brings three new flagships to bear: The Ryzen 9 3900XT, the Ryzen 7 3800XT, and the Ryzen 5 3600XT that will all vie for a spot on...

By Tom's Hardware on
80

While AMD's Ryzen 5 3600XT isn't the peak value choice for frame-rate-obsessed 1080p gamers, 4K players and mid-budget content creators will be hard-pressed to find a better-balanced CPU for the...

By PC Mag on
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