AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 3.6 - 4.2 GHz
Socket: AM4
TDP: 65W
Price: $209.90 from Newegg
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
3.6 - 4.2 GHz
Socket
AM4
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$209.90
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Overview
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 offers 6 cores and 12 threads. 32MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the AM4 socket with a 65W TDP — about 10.8W per core. Clocks span 3.6GHz base to 4.2GHz boost.
Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Its $209.90 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Warranty coverage follows AMD's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Socket | AM4 |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen 2 |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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