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Ryzen 5 3600

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6 Cores, 12 Threads @3.6GHz, Zen2.
Release date: Q3 2019.

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Average Bench: 88.4% (24th of 1182)

Based on 23,229 user benchmarks.  Device: 178BFBFF00870F10 Model: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core Processor

AMD’s Ryzen 5 3600 is one of five new processors based on the latest Zen 2 7nm microarchitecture. This 6-core, 12-threaded processor is priced at $199 USD and succeeds the Zen+ Ryzen 5 2600 improving upon it by 18% in terms of average effective speed and 12% in terms of overclocked performance. The 3600's base / boost clocks of 3.6 / 4.2 GHz match the previous gen hex-core Ryzen 5 2600X and therefore indicate an 11% clock for clock (IPC) improvement over the previous generation. The Ryzen 5 3600 is in competition with Intel’s hex-core i5-9600K. AMD continues to push the multi-core performance envelope: benchmarks show that the 3600 has a 27% overclocked 64-core advantage over the 9600K but that the i5-9600K leads by 14% on single, quad and hex core workloads which translates to 14% higher fps for gamers. The Ryzen 3000 processors all include coolers and although they will be launched alongside the new mainstream X570 chipset (which is PCIe 4.0 enabled), they are backwards compatible with 400 and even the 300 series motherboards. At $198 USD, the 3600 offers reasonable value for workstation users. [Jun '19 CPUPro]

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Poor: 76%Average: 88.4% Great: 95%
Gaming
Gaming 88%
Aircraft carrier
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 76%
Battleship

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Very good average bench

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 averaged just 11.5% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This is an excellent result which ranks the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 near the top of the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 131Pts
Avg. Dual Core Mixed Speed 258Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is just 19%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Mixed Speed 1,048Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 815Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 23,229 samples)
Rank 2488.4%
Min Avg Max
121 1-Core 131 136
231 2-Core 258 271
91.6% 194 Pts
Min Avg Max
419 4-Core 498 537
739 8-Core 815 882
83.2% 656 Pts
Min Avg Max
959 64-Core 1,048 1,113
70.3% 1,048 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Extreme
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.1 GHz (avg)
92.8% Outstanding
1-Core 134
2-Core 266
94% 200 Pts
4-Core 524
8-Core 844
87% 684 Pts
64-Core 1,089
73% 1,089 Pts
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
92.5% Outstanding
1-Core 131
2-Core 260
92% 196 Pts
4-Core 524
8-Core 834
86% 679 Pts
64-Core 1,100
74% 1,100 Pts
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.85 GHz (avg)
89.3% Excellent
1-Core 130
2-Core 253
91% 192 Pts
4-Core 505
8-Core 762
81% 633 Pts
64-Core 1,022
69% 1,022 Pts
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
88.3% Excellent
1-Core 133
2-Core 262
93% 198 Pts
4-Core 496
8-Core 794
82% 645 Pts
64-Core 1,060
71% 1,060 Pts
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
87.2% Excellent
1-Core 135
2-Core 267
95% 201 Pts
4-Core 488
8-Core 829
83% 659 Pts
64-Core 1052
71% 1052 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 19,544,432 CPUs tested.

 Prices

Approx. $200 @ launch in Jul '19
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Gaming 57%
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Desktop
Desktop 84%
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Workstation
Workstation 69%
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Motherboard: MSI B450 Tomahawk - $115

CPU
Ryzen 5 3600AMD  $198Bench 88%, 23,229 samples1x
GPU
RX 580AMD  $173Bench 55%, 246,289 samples2,601x
RTX 2060-6GBNvidia  $340Bench 85%, 65,288 samples1,555x
GTX 1060-6GBNvidia  $270Bench 56%, 658,194 samples1,532x
SSD
860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $75Bench 106%, 158,043 samples1,655x
MX500 500GBCrucial  $65Bench 108%, 54,062 samples767x
860 Evo 250GBSamsung  $52Bench 104%, 83,084 samples647x
RAM
Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GBCorsair  $75Bench 85%, 212,561 samples2,743x
Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GBCorsair  $80Bench 88%, 120,623 samples1,375x
Ripjaws V DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GBG.SKILL  $70Bench 89%, 73,109 samples982x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 79% - Very good Total price: $636

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 Comments

CPUPro
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1,257

Official site www.amd.com/...

3rd generation AMD Ryzen processor, built to perform, designed to win...

Added 2 months ago.
USA-User
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5,512

Excellent (edit your comment) Add link

1 day ago.

DEU-User
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3,555

Excellent

8 hrs ago.

It ist fast has 6cores plus smt for a fair prüfe and the b450 Mainboards are also not to expensive. The processor has a great value.

RUS-User
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3,380

Excellent

2 days ago.

13000 vs 24000 разница производительности 4%

TUR-User
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3,350

Good

15 hrs ago.

Legendery Cpu for price-performance

IDN-User
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2,719

Excellent

2 days ago.

SUGOII

ESP-User
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2,501

Excellent

15 hrs ago.

EPIC

ZAF-User
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1,604

Good

19 days ago.

Already Benched, thank you! I'm getting the 3600 as soon as it lands in S.A

CPUPro
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1,257

Good

2 months ago.

Juhg
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342

Good

1 month ago.

A value champion at 220EUR. Roughly as powerful as the 9600K (single and quad core) but it beats it on multi-core thanks to the multi-threading and is 20% less expensive. And for less than 200EUR, the 9400 is no match at all against the 3600.

quantumniko
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296

Excellent

1 month ago.

best budget cpu

JAM-User
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278

Excellent

13 days ago.

AWESOME PRICE TO PERFORMANCE CPU WITH VERY WELL BALANCED SINGLE AND MULTICORE PERFORMANCE RIVALING AND BEATING MOST OF ITS COMPETITORS!!

RavenBailiff
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224

Excellent

18 days ago.

y e s

Vycyous
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186

Excellent

2 months ago.

So far, we're looking at roughly the average performance of an Intel Core i7-8700K at barely over half the price ($199 USD). If this holds up, AMD has a real winner on their hands and you'd have to be a fool to buy anything from Intel's overpriced product portfolio.

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs. Intel Core i7-8700K

Vega20_Navi16
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66

Excellent

2 months ago.

best

boingk
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34

Excellent

1 month ago.

If you're after a good value, top-performing processor in 2019 then look no further. This is all of it, then some. You've got 6 cores with 12 threads, unlocked multipliers for overclocking and a tiny TDP rating. No integrated graphics, but you're gonna pair it with a beastly graphics card so who cares? I'm running mine on an X370 board, but B350 and even A320 boards will probably be just fine. The TDP sure itsn't an issue - just 65W apparently, with a boost clock of 4.2GHz bumping it just a tad further. While the included Wraith Stealth cooler is fine for the job, you'll find better cooling and clock speeds with an aftermarket one. I used my Cooler Master ML120L 120mm AIO and got rock solid 4.2GHz while gaming. No complaints here, especially seeing as they equal a 1700X in most multicore loads and match an 8700K in gaming. Seriously, if you're even halfway thinking about one of these just get it.

Zar1
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28

Excellent

24 days ago.

Really nice CPU. Overclocks modestly well too!

ninjagamer22
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24

Excellent

2 months ago.

Amazing CPU.

NedFlanders
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14

Excellent

28 days ago.

The best bang for the buck you can get in 2019

FoeWest
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12

Excellent

1 month ago.

Amazing for the price!

Sopnil
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12

Excellent

1 month ago.

Should have some extra overclocking potentiality

por2geezplayboy
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12

Excellent

1 month ago.

amazing

kalef21
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12

Good

1 month ago.

fantastic value. cheaper than 1st gen 1600 when it came out. Much better Single threaded performance and decent OC potential. Comes with decent cooler as well.

Maximal99
Avatar level
12

Excellent

8 days ago.

If there is any better cpu till this day for better price to performance ratio it still would use more wattage per core.

makalami
Avatar level
10

Excellent

2 months ago.

Beats my i7 - 4790k out of the box! Awesome single core performance for a Ryzen 5 Cant wait for the 3000 series Ryzen 7 and 9

Enerfire
Avatar level
8

Excellent

28 days ago.

It will be legend.

TheThunderGuy_S
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6

Excellent

1 month ago.

gud cpu

MonoFinn
Avatar level
6

Excellent

1 month ago.

Ice Lake CPUs haven't released yet, but they already became obsolete:)

Toges
Avatar level
4

Excellent

2 months ago.

epic

Nikon
Avatar level
4

Good

2 months ago.

I LOVE IT

xivzy
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4

Excellent

1 month ago.

incredible price to performance ratio

omegand
Avatar level
4

Excellent

1 month ago.

epic

Ad4m
Avatar level
4

Excellent

24 days ago.

awesome performance for money best 6 cores CPU awesome gaming experience

jyklone
Avatar level
4

Excellent

4 days ago.

This is the milestone. Finally AMD has passed 4th, 6th 7th gen Intels on Single Core Performance. Great performance and moreover GREAT PRICE

EeveeRain
Avatar level
4

Excellent

3 days ago.

Amazing CPU at this price point.

chg3004
Avatar level
4

Excellent

2 days ago.

300~400 fps on csgo

nessixtyfive
Avatar level
2

Excellent

28 days ago.

Yes.

TendiePepe
Avatar level
2

Excellent

25 days ago.

Great CPU, great price, and great for gaming

db29753
Avatar level
2

Good

18 days ago.

not bad good size

PrinceRom
Avatar level
2

Excellent

6 days ago.

It haves a Very good perfomance and it's cheap too. i will buy it later.

Den0911
Avatar level
2

Excellent

1 day ago.

Low money = More FPS & Fast system

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