AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-core AM4
The 6-core, 12-thread Ryzen 5 3600X runs at a 95W TDP on the AM4 socket, delivering smooth 1080p gaming and multitasking without needing a discrete GPU for basic display output. Its unlocked multiplier and bundled Wraith Spire cooler make it a practical drop-in upgrade for older AM4 boards. This chip suits budget builders and first-time PC assemblers who want reliable everyday performance and light gaming without overspending.
Cores 6
Threads 12
Boost Clock 4400 MHz
L3 Cache 32 MB
TDP 95 W
Socket AM4
75 Overall Score
Price CA$140
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong feature (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong platform (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong efficiency (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 3600X |
| Codename | Matisse |
| Class | desktop |
| Process | 7 |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 6 |
| P-cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3800 |
| Boost Clock | 4400 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 3 |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 18123 |
| PassMark Single | 2646 |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | 3200 |
| Channels | 2 |
| ECC | No |
Platform & Power
| Socket | AM4 |
| PCIe | 4 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 |
| TDP | 95 |
| Unlocked | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF | Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | G.Skill Trident Z Neo | be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | KOMQI Core i5 BX80646I54590S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 20 | 32 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 20 | 64 | 12 | 4 | 4 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 4400 | 5500 | 3500 | 4200 | 3400 | 3700 |
| L3 Cache Mb | 32 | 30 | 256 | 32 | 8 | 6 |
| Tdp W | 95 | 125 | 200 | 65 | 270 | 65 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) | AMD Socket AM4 | AM4 | LGA 1150 |
| Integrated Graphics | - | None | No | - | - | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | User Sentiment | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | 72.8 | 79.1 | 76.6 | 63.7 | 75 | 74.1 | 96.6 | 74.7 |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF Compare | 95.5 | 96.9 | 90.7 | 78.9 | 95.5 | 95.2 | 90.7 | 99.2 |
| Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 Compare | 99.1 | 90.7 | 76.2 | 0 | 97.4 | 99.2 | 1.5 | 89.3 |
| G.Skill Trident Z Neo Compare | 72.5 | 87.1 | 78.2 | 0 | 83 | 73.5 | 1.5 | 72.4 |
| be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 Compare | 47.9 | 62.3 | 60.7 | 0 | 32.8 | 44.4 | 90.7 | 50.5 |
| KOMQI Core i5 BX80646I54590S Compare | 50.5 | 69.5 | 17.7 | 0 | 50.7 | 39.7 | 13 | 54.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$140
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Price History
New Open Box / Refurbished
Usage Scores
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