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Ryzen 5 3600
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Ryzen 5 3600 — Benchmarks & Specs

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

At 1080p (Low), the Ryzen 5 3600 averages 72 fps in Starfield, per GamersNexus. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 17,667 points, per PassMark Software.

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 10 synthetic benchmark results, 5 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. 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, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

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

Measured gaming frame rates for the Ryzen 5 3600 by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Starfield 1080p Low 72 fps — GamersNexus 2024-08-01
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Medium 63 fps — GamersNexus 2024-08-01
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 54 fps — XDA Developers 2026-02-22
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p RT Medium RT on 39 fps — Build-Gaming-Computers.com 2021-01-01
Starfield 1080p High 31 fps — Toolify 2024-04-01

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.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 17,667 points PassMark Software 2026-06-03
PassMark CPU Mark 17,652 points PassMark 2026-09-04
Cinebench R23 multi 9,073 points CGDirector (community aggregate, corroborated by Tom's Hardware forum) 2026-08-04
Cinebench R23 multi 9,073 points CG Director 2024-01-01
Cinebench R23 multi 9,073 points CGDirector 2024-01-09
PassMark Single Thread 2,559 points PassMark Software 2026-06-03
PassMark Single-Thread 2,558 points PassMark 2026-09-04
PassMark Single Thread Rating 2,558 points PassMark Software 2026-08-04
Cinebench R23 single 1,245 points CGDirector (community aggregate) 2026-08-04
Cinebench R23 single 1,245 points CG Director 2024-01-01

Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 3600

Full Specifications

pcieGen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
cores6
tdp w65
marketDesktop
socketAMD Socket AM4
threads12
codenameMatisse
generationRyzen 5 (Zen 2 (Matisse))
memory busDual-channel
process nm7
l3 cache mb32
spec sourceTechPowerUp CPU Database
die size mm274
launch price$199
memory speed3200 MT/s
release dateJul 7th, 2019
transistors m3800
base clock ghz3.6
memory supportDDR4
boost clock ghz4.2

Ryzen 5 3600 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 5 3600 best used for?
Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the Ryzen 5 3600 released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for Ryzen 5 3600. Current pricing is visible on the linked Amazon product cards below.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Ryzen 5 3600 compare to its predecessor?
Compare Ryzen 5 3600 side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Ryzen 5 3600?
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