AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6 CPU Cores, 12 Threads

The six-core models of AMD's Ryzen CPUs have, so far, consisted of the same variety - a non X-edition part that sits at slightly lower clock speeds and notably lower TDP, and the X-edition chip perhaps being a better bet for those wanting to stick to stock speeds. In many ways, they've offered some of the best bang for your buck of both first- and and second-generation Ryzen CPUs and a significant step up in multi-threaded performance from CPUs with two or four cores.Specifications-wise, the Ryzen 5 3600 closely matches the Ryzen 5 3600X, with six cores, 12 threads, 32MB L3 cache and 512KB L2 cache per core, bringing the total of AMD's so-called GameCache to 35MB, which is 1MB less than the two eight-core models. The differences are in frequencies, TDP, and included cooler as well as price, of course. The base frequency sits at 3.6GHz - 200MHz lower than it's more expensive sibling - and we observed an all-core boost of 3.974GHz while the Ryzen 5 3600X managed 4.1GHz using the exact same hardware. The peak boost frequency sits at 4.2GHz, and that's the real sticking point with this CPU if you plan to run at stock speed, seeing how those extra clocks really do add up to offering parity with Intel in lightly-threaded applications and games. The all-core boost is hampered by power constraints rather than a more artificial product stack frequency tweak, as the Ryzen 5 3600 sits at 65W TDP, making it rather attractive as a low-power all-rounder or affordable content creation CPU. As a result, AMD includes the low-profile Wraith Stealth cooler with the Ryzen 5 3600, which sits at 54mm tall, and not the larger 71mm-tall Wraith Spire.

• Model:AMD Ryzen 5 3600
• 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
• 6 cores and 12 processing threads bundled with the quiet AMD wraith stealth cooler max temps 95°C
• 4 2 GHz max Boost unlocked for overclocking 35 MB of game Cache DDR4 3200 support
• For the advanced socket AM4 platform can support PCIe 4 0 on x570 motherboards. OS Support-Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit. Note-Operating System (OS) support will vary by manufacturer