AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 3.6 - 4.2 GHz
Socket: AM4
TDP: 65W
Price: $199.00 from Newegg
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
3.6 - 4.2 GHz
Socket
AM4
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$199.00
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Overview
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 offers 6 cores and 12 threads. It drops into the AM4 socket with a 65W TDP — about 10.8W per core. Clocks run from 3.6GHz base to 4.2GHz boost. 32MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Its $199.00 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Support and warranty service run through AMD, with terms that vary by region.
| 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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