AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
$93.95
Price: $93.95
(as of Dec 25, 2024 12:18:18 UTC – Details)
AMD CPU 100 100000031box Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T 4200MHz 36MB 65W AM4 Wraith Stealth.
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
Customers say
Customers find the computer processor offers good performance, value for money, and functionality. They say it works well for most tasks and is a quality choice. Many appreciate its ease of installation and low power consumption. However, some have differing views on temperature and quietness.
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Shane –
Does the dang job, man.
3600 remains the GOAT for budget builds. For how old this thing is, it’s an absolute workhorse. Pairs really well with my RX 6600 and I’ve had 0 issues with stuttering so far.
bobby –
Exceptional Performance and Value for Gamers and Creators
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is hands down one of the best processors for its price range. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it handles everything I throw at it with ease, from gaming to productivity tasks like video editing and 3D rendering. The Zen 2 architecture provides excellent performance per watt, and Iâve noticed significant improvements in both speed and efficiency compared to my older CPU.Even under load, the included Wraith Stealth cooler does a good job of keeping temperatures in check, and it runs relatively quietly, though you could always upgrade to a more robust cooler if you’re planning to overclock. Speaking of overclocking, the unlocked multiplier makes it easy to squeeze out extra performance if needed, though it performs impressively well at stock speeds.The Ryzen 5 3600 also shines in gaming, with excellent single-core performance, ensuring smooth frame rates even in demanding titles. Itâs also future-proofed with AM4 socket compatibility, so you can pair it with a wide range of motherboards.Overall, this processor is a fantastic value for both gaming and multitasking, making it a go-to choice for anyone building a mid-range PC. Highly recommended.
Alexis Mendez –
Does it’s job and great price
Had this for over 6+ years now and it’s amazing. Fast and compatible with every PC game. Great graphics. Fit perfectly into my mother board.
JS –
Five years of excellent performance
I can’t believe I purchased this five years ago in 2019. 10/10 – excellent processor. Not only did it serve me well for three years, it is still working hard at the heart of my best friends PC playing the latest and greatest titles. The cost to value ratio of this build takes me back to the good old 2500M / Early Athlon XP days.
David R. –
Powerful and cheap
No troubles, works great.
Oscar Martinez –
Amazing Investment
I bought this for my gaming pc which is a budget build and I found this amazing, smooth fps and the speeds fast for streaming, the power and stability is amazing. I would recommend this cpu for a budget build!
R. A. Halter –
Good CPU at a decent price
Because Amazon likes combining reviews for different products: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler (I’ll stop doing this when Amazon stops combining reviews for unrelated products)Disclaimer: I am NOT a PC gamer. I did not get this CPU for gaming, so I don’t bother with overclocking. I bought it because I needed a CPU for my new motherboard and the price was good.Installation was easy. The CPU slotted easily into the MB. The fan required a bit more effort than I expected, but I was able to work out just how much pressure to put on the screws to get them to engage with the MB.Not much to say about performance, because I’m not a gamer. My previous CPU was an AMD A4-5300 APU, which was really starting to struggle with most applications, though adding a separate graphics card helped with that somewhat. Basically, the CPU load ran at about 50-70% most of the time. With this Ryzen, I haven’t yet seen CPU usage go above single digits — and that’s without overclocking.Copy/pasted from my MB review, because it’s relevant: I had some problems initially, with the USB drivers. Basically, I can do everything I did before, but smoother and/or faster. There’s not much I can say other than it works, and in most cases, works better than my old system.Now for the driver problems. I can’t say how Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 handle the drivers. I run Windows 7 Professional. The hard part is getting the chipset drivers, because the newer Ryzen processors don’t support Windows 7. They DO exist, but AMD and Asus make it hard to get them. You will also need a ps/2 mouse or keyboard, because Windows 7 does not natively support USB 3.x. You need amd_chipset_software_2.04.28.626.exe — run the installer to get most of the missing drivers, then point Device Manager to C:AMDChipset_Driver_InstallerAMD_Chipset_Drivers to get the remaining USB Host Controller driver. Once you’ve got the chipset drivers installed, you’ll be able to go back to your USB mouse and keyboard.TL;DR: Easy to install, though installing the fan requires some elbow grease.. Works fine, even for non-gamers. Easy to set up, even for Windows 7 users (as long as you have the chipset drivers).
Alex –
Insane value
I got this cpu for the pc I took to college and it has an insane price to performance. The desktop is super snappy and it doesnt bottleneck my gpu at all during gaming. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a budget am4 socket.
Erimanuc –
Al dia de escribir esta reseña ya hay mejores procesadores que este, pero en su momento fue uno de los mejores procesadores calidad-precio
NT –
Had an older X370 motherboard lying around in Mint Condition, so I built another budget gaming PC, and this AMD processor does the job, perfect price to performance.For a budget CPU Recommend, all AMD CPUs are best gaming CPUs especially the X3D series…
Mikael Nitai Carvalho De Rose –
o processador chegou em perfeito estado, todos os pinos retos, e funcionando perfeitamente, já testei em alguns jogos, e já percebo uma diferença. estou agora escrevendo esse post com o próprio PC com o processador. o produto é tal como prometido, e uma nota interessante é que o cooler já veio com uma pasta térmica aplicada, então foi extremamente fácil de instalar.
Jimmy –
Ich habe keine Ahnung von PCs, aber ein Kollege hat mir einen zusammengestellt und meinte, ich soll das hier kaufen. Was soll ich sagen? Der PC läuft einwandfrei, und ich kann damit zocken. Also, auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert! ð
Lucas –
Un très bon processeur qui encore aujourd’hui marche encore très bien. Très peu de chauffe que ce soit en jeu ou en utilisation classique et consomme très peu.