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Ryzen 5 3600X

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6 Cores, 12 Threads @3.8GHz, Zen2.
Release date: Q3 2019.

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Average Bench: 107% (27th of 1173)

Based on 1,543 user benchmarks.  Device: 178BFBFF00870F10 Model: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core Processor

Early Q3 of 2019 sees the release of the new Ryzen 5 3600X: a hex-core, 12-thread, PCIE 4.0 enabled processor. AMD are releasing five new CPUs based on their latest Zen 2 microarchitecture which features a 7nm manufacturing process that delivers approximately 13% better IPC than the previous 12nm Zen+. For gaming builds the 3600X is specified and priced to offer great value for money. However, the $200 USD Ryzen 5 3600 represents an even better value proposition, especially for consumers who are willing to overclock. The additional $50 USD for the 3600X buys 200 MHz of extra base and boost clock (at 3.8 GHz and 4.4 GHz respectively) which translates to approximately 4% higher overclocked performance. The 3600X also ships with a more powerful Wraith Spire cooler (compared to a Wraith Stealth on the 3600). Zen 2 CPUs pose a very significant threat to Intel’s current lineup of 14nm processors. Early benchmarks indicate that the 3600X has comparable single-core and at least 30% higher multi-core speeds than the current i5 flagship: the hex-core i5-9600K (which ships without a cooler). The arrival of Zen 2 firmly marks the end of the "Sandy Bridge (i5-2500K)" era, Intel can no longer rely on their single-core advantage to dominate the market. [Jul '19 CPUPro]

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Poor: 97%Average: 107% Great: 112%
Gaming
Gaming 107%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 104%
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Workstation
Workstation 95%
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Outstanding average bench

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X averaged 6.5% higher than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This is an excellent result which ranks the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X near the top of the comparison list.

Strengths

Multi Core Integer Speed 1,022Pts
Avg. Multi Core Mixed Speed 1,081Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is just 14.9%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Single Core Integer Speed 125Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 136Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 1,543 samples)
Rank 27107%
Min Avg Max
116 SC Int 125 130
138 SC Float 148 154
127 SC Mixed 136 141
109% 136 Pts
Min Avg Max
419 QC Int 478 505
464 QC Float 563 601
443 QC Mixed 515 548
117% 519 Pts
Min Avg Max
936 MC Int 1,022 1,072
988 MC Float 1,074 1,126
993 MC Mixed 1,081 1,135
159% 1,059 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Single core Quad core Multi core
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 4.1 GHz (avg)
110% Outstanding
SC Int 126
SC Float 150
SC Mixed 138
110% 138 Pts
QC Int 494
QC Float 586
QC Mixed 536
122% 539 Pts
MC Int 1,039
MC Float 1083
MC Mixed 1,097
161% 1,073 Pts
AM4, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 4.15 GHz (avg)
107% Outstanding
SC Int 126
SC Float 151
SC Mixed 137
110% 138 Pts
QC Int 459
QC Float 542
QC Mixed 522
115% 508 Pts
MC Int 1,021
MC Float 1064
MC Mixed 1,058
157% 1,048 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 18,552,346 CPUs tested.

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Approx. $250 @ launch in Jul '19
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Gaming 73%
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Desktop 94%
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Workstation
Workstation 85%
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Motherboard: MSI B450 Tomahawk - $115

CPU
Ryzen 5 3600XAMD  $248Bench 107%, 1,543 samples1x
GPU
RX 580AMD  $180Bench 70%, 230,174 samples2,169x
GTX 1060-6GBNvidia  $250Bench 70%, 635,304 samples1,280x
RTX 2060-6GBNvidia  $340Bench 106%, 60,317 samples1,242x
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860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $70Bench 107%, 160,974 samples1,394x
MX500 500GBCrucial  $55Bench 109%, 45,161 samples631x
860 Evo 250GBSamsung  $53Bench 103%, 78,105 samples583x
RAM
Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GBCorsair  $70Bench 87%, 230,653 samples2,272x
Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GBCorsair  $78Bench 89%, 103,115 samples1,006x
Ripjaws V DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GBG.SKILL  $70Bench 88%, 62,591 samples822x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 136% - Outstanding Total price: $683

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 Comments

CPUPro
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1,252

Official site www.amd.com/...

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

Added 18 days ago.
USA-User
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5,390

Excellent (edit your comment) Add link

17 hrs ago.

250 dollars.....

DEU-User
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3,493

Excellent

1 hr ago.

Cheap pricing and dang good performance

HKG-User
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3,464

Excellent

5 days ago.

Amazing price for performance. Basically a 8700K that only costs $200

RUS-User
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3,328

Excellent

9 hrs ago.

Performs very good

ITA-User
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2,535

Excellent

1 day ago.

it's worth it. powerfull and fast. suggest it

HUN-User
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2,149

Excellent

11 days ago.

Buying soon, better than the 8700K and cheaper

KOR-User
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1,908

Good

12 days ago.

amzing score cuz win the 8700k!!

AUT-User
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1,671

Excellent

9 days ago.

The value this CPU provides is absolutely stunning.

ZAF-User
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1,562

Excellent

14 days ago.

Hope this ends Intels overpriced offerings here in South Africa. According to site price is R3608[zar] for 3600X, I can tell you even if its R5600 for the 3600X, it's still better than 9900K pricing at R9300 [reseller price, listed at R7000 on site] here in SA.

HRV-User
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1,556

Excellent

3 days ago.

It's even better than 3600 (non X)

CPUPro
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1,252

Good

18 days ago.

IRQ-User
Avatar level
674

Excellent

18 days ago.

Both Ryzen 5 Skus is Very Impressive.

GamingEliot
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490

Excellent

18 days ago.

We're looking at a possible complete comeback by AMD in the consumer/gaming CPU market!

Juhg
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332

Good

18 days ago.

Where was Gondor when AMD caught up with Intel on single core performance ?

quantumniko
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296

Excellent

4 days ago.

best 6-core

Mattukr
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18

Excellent

7 days ago.

What a beast this CPU is, absolutely love owning this.

Demonirricia
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12

Excellent

17 days ago.

Ver nice!

makalami
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10

Excellent

17 days ago.

Awesome!!

TheThunderGuy_S
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6

Excellent

4 days ago.

gudder cpu

shenos
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4

Excellent

18 days ago.

RIP Intel

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