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Ryzen 5 3600
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 — Benchmarks & Specs

6 cores12 threads65W TDP
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Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 5 3600?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 17,652–17,667 points, across two PassMark results (PassMark CPU benchmark listing, PassMark CPU benchmark listing). Across all its cores it scores 9,073–9,150 points in Cinebench R23 multi, across two published results (CPU-Monkey CPU benchmark listing, CGDirector).

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The Ryzen 5 3600 is a processor from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 6 cores / 12 threads, boost clock of 4.2 GHz, 65W TDP. Data on this page draws on 13 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 6 game frame-rate results, compiled from CPU-Monkey, Gamers Nexus, Geekbench Browser, PassMark, Build-Gaming-Computers.com, CGDirector, Toolify, XDA Developers; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Ryzen 5 3600, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K or synthetic benchmark scores).

Gaming Performance (reported FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Gaming frame rates for the Ryzen 5 3600 by game, resolution, and quality preset. Rows from aggregator sites are estimates, not measured runs, dated by when SpecPicks fetched them. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Test GPU Source
Starfield 1080p Low 72 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2026-06-03
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Medium 63 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2026-06-03
Dragon's Dogma 2 1080p High 60 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2024-07-31
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 54 fps — Not recorded XDA Developers 2026-02-22
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p RT Medium RT on 39 fps — Not recorded Build-Gaming-Computers.com 2021-01
Starfield 1080p High 31 fps — Not recorded Toolify 2024-04

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Ryzen 5 3600 — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 17,667 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-03
PassMark CPU Mark 17,652 points PassMark retrieved 2026-09-05
Cinebench R23 multi 9,150 points CPU-Monkey retrieved 2026-09-25
Cinebench R23 multi 9,073 points CGDirector (community aggregate, corroborated by Tom's Hardware forum) 2026-08-04
Geekbench 6 multi 7,350 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-10-03
Geekbench 6 multi 6,784 points CPU-Monkey retrieved 2026-09-25
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 2,559 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-03
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 2,558 points PassMark retrieved 2026-09-05
Geekbench 6 single 1,542 points CPU-Monkey retrieved 2026-09-25
Geekbench 6 single 1,521 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-10-03

Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 3600

Full Specifications

PCIeGen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
Cores6
TDP65 W
MarketDesktop
SocketAMD Socket AM4
Threads12
CodenameMatisse
GenerationRyzen 5 (Zen 2 (Matisse))
Memory busDual-channel
Process7 nm
L3 cache32 MB
Spec sourceTechPowerUp CPU Database
Die size74 mm²
Launch price$199
Memory speed3200 MT/s
Release dateJul 7th, 2019
Transistors3800 million
Base clock3.6 GHz
Memory supportDDR4
Boost clock4.2 GHz

Ryzen 5 3600 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 5 3600 best used for?
Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core processor. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.
Where do the Ryzen 5 3600 benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the Ryzen 5 3600 have, and how does it benchmark?
Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the Ryzen 5 3600?
Amazon listings for the Ryzen 5 3600 are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 3600 section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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