The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz Six-Core AM4 Processor is a powerful six-core processor with 12 threads, designed for socket AM4 motherboards. Built with Zen 2 architecture, the third-generation 7nm Ryzen processor offers increased performance compared to its predecessor. It has a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz and can reach a max boost clock speed of 4.2 GHz. Moreover, it features 32MB of L3 cache, 24 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and support for dual-channel 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM. Users should pair it with an AMD X500-series motherboard to fully take advantage of PCIe 4.0. This processor has a 65W TDP (Thermal Design Power) and includes a Wraith Stealth cooler. Please note that it does not have an integrated GPU, so a dedicated graphics card is required.
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz Six-Core AM4 Processor
General
CPU Model AMD Ryzen 5 3600 CPU Socket AM4 Manufacturing Process 7 nm Maximum Number of PCIe Lanes 24 (Revision 4.0) Unlocked Yes Performance
Number of Cores 6 Number of Threads 12 Base Clock Speed 3.6 GHz Maximum Boost Speed 4.2 GHz L3 Cache 32 MB Memory Support
Memory Support DDR4 3200 MHz ECC Memory No Channel Architecture Dual Channel Power
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 W Included Thermal Solution Wraith Stealth Integrated Graphics
Graphics Chipset None AMD
Performance Technologies Precision Boost 2 Packaging Info
Package Weight 0.975 lb Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 5.45 x 5.25 x 2.9"