AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is a solid chip for its target market and would make a nice addition for a collector, but enthusiasts should stick with AMD's retail models for the best mix of price and performance.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware

Product details
- 3.6GHz Operating Frequency, AM4 Socket
- Ryzen 5 series
- AMD Boxed Desktop CPU
- 3500X with 32MB L3 cache
- 6 cores / 6 threads
PROS
+ Faster than comparable Ryzen models in some games
+ PCIe 4.0
+ Lower power consumption
CONS
- 'Limited' to OEM and SI markets
- Reduced performance in threaded applications
- High pricing in grey market
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on April 29, 2020
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is a solid chip for its target market and would make a nice addition for a collector, but enthusiasts should stick with AMD's retail models for the best mix of price and performance.
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