AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 3.6 - 4.1 GHz
Socket: AM4
TDP: 65W
Price: $100.00 from Newegg
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
3.6 - 4.1 GHz
Socket
AM4
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$100.00
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Overview
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X brings 6 cores and 12 threads. It drops into the AM4 socket with a 65W TDP — about 10.8W per core. Clocks span 3.6GHz base to 4.1GHz boost. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.
Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. At $100.00 it sits in the budget processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. AMD backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Socket | AM4 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen 2 |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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