AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

Out of the box, the Ryzen 5 3600X is the best processor in its price range for gaming and productivity. AMD throws in support for PCIe 4.0, superior power efficiency, an auto-overclocking tool, and capable bundled cooler, making the Ryzen 5 3600X the best mid-range processor on the market.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 1

Product details

  • The world's most advanced processor in the desktop PC gaming segment
  • Can deliver ultra-fast 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games system memory specification 3200 MHz
  • 6 Cores and 12 processing threads bundled with the powerful AMD Wraith Spire cooler
  • 4 4 GHz max Boost unlocked for overclocking 35 MB of game Cache DDR 3200 support
  • For the advanced socket AM4 platform can support PCIe 4 0 on x570 motherboards

PROS

+ Leading gaming and application performance
+ PCIe 4.0
+ Bundled cooler
+ Power consumption
+ Unlocked multiplier

CONS

- Requires expensive X570 motherboard for PCIe 4.0
- Extremely limited manual and auto-overclocking headroom

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on July 28, 2019
Out of the box, the Ryzen 5 3600X is the best processor in its price range for gaming and productivity. AMD throws in support for PCIe 4.0, superior power efficiency, an auto-overclocking tool, and capable bundled cooler, making the Ryzen 5 3600X the best mid-range processor on the market.
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By PCMag on November 11, 2019
The six-core AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is an excellent mainstream CPU, offering proficient performance, multithreading, and overclockability.
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By TechRadar on November 18, 2019
Thanks to its high performance and approachable price tag, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X may just be the best processor for gaming. There isn't a single game that will be held back by this 6-core wonder.
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