AMD Ryzen 5 3600
CPUs

Ryzen 5 3600

AMD

Released Jul 1, 2019 · Analysis updated Mar 4, 2026

Gaming processor offering strong performance with an unlocked multiplier and low power draw. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 scores 86/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Tomshardware, Techpowerup, Gamersnexus, and Bit-tech.

Critic Score

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86

based on 6 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Strong gaming performance(7)
  • Excellent value for money(4)
  • Unlocked multiplier(2)
  • Competitive pricing at $199(2)
  • Low power consumption(2)

Cons

  • No integrated graphics(2)
  • Limited overclocking headroom(2)

6 Expert Reviews

92
Oct 20, 2020

The Ryzen 5 3600 is an excellent 65W chip for small form factor enthusiasts, packing quite the punch in a small thermal envelope.

85
Jul 18, 2019

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 offers excellent performance and value with 6 cores/12 threads, PCIe 4.0 support, and competitive pricing at $199.

85
Jul 7, 2019

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 offers strong generational improvements over previous Ryzen 5 CPUs with excellent performance in both gaming and production workloads at a competitive $200 price point.

85
Aug 19, 2019

The Ryzen 5 3600 offers excellent multi-threaded performance and value, though its stock performance is limited by power constraints.

85
Aug 27, 2019

The Ryzen 5 3600X offers excellent gaming and productivity performance as a 6-core processor, though its value proposition is somewhat diminished by the availability of the cheaper non-X variant.

85
Jul 29, 2019

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a great value gaming CPU that offers excellent performance for its price point.