AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X offers 6 cores and 12 threads. Clocks span 3.8GHz base to 4.4GHz boost. 32MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the AM4 socket with a 95W TDP — about 15.8W per core. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.

Expect to pay around $97.71, which lands it among budget options. 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. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.