AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600 3rd Gen Desktop Processor

6 Cores, 12 Threads, Zen 2 Architecture, PCIe® 4.0, and Wraith Stealth Cooler Included

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is part of AMD’s groundbreaking 3rd Generation Ryzen lineup, delivering exceptional performance, efficiency, and responsiveness for gaming, content creation, and productivity. Built on 7nm Zen 2 architecture, this 6-core, 12-thread processor brings significant performance gains compared to its predecessors, offering higher clock speeds, improved bandwidth, and reduced latency.

With a base clock of 3.6 GHz and a boost clock of up to 4.2 GHz, the Ryzen 5 3600 is designed to excel in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads — from gaming and streaming to 3D rendering and multitasking. It also supports PCIe® 4.0, unlocking double the bandwidth for next-generation graphics cards and NVMe storage.

This processor is unlocked for overclocking, allowing enthusiasts to push performance even further. It comes bundled with AMD’s efficient Wraith Stealth Cooler, ensuring reliable thermal performance right out of the box.

 Key Features

• 6 Cores & 12 Threads

• 3.6 GHz Base Clock

• Up to 4.2 GHz Boost Clock

• Socket AM4

• 3MB L2 Cache & 32MB L3 Cache

• Supports DDR4-3200 Memory

• PCIe® 4.0 Ready

• 65W TDP

• Includes Wraith Stealth Cooler

• Zen 2 Architecture

• Unlocked for Overclocking

️ Performance Highlights

• Zen 2 Architecture: Delivers 15%+ IPC gains and optimized power efficiency for gaming and productivity.

• Precision Boost 2 & XFR 2: Automatically increase clock speeds for performance when thermal and power conditions allow.

• AMD StoreMI Technology: Combines the speed of your SSD with the capacity of your HDD for faster load times.

• AMD Ryzen Master Utility: Easily overclock, monitor, and fine-tune performance profiles.

• PCIe® 4.0 Support: Enables the fastest interface for GPUs and NVMe SSDs.

 Cooling & Efficiency

The Wraith Stealth Cooler ensures quiet and effective cooling, maintaining optimal CPU temperatures under load. Despite its power, the Ryzen 5 3600 maintains a TDP of just 65W, offering excellent performance-per-watt efficiency.

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