Where do the Ryzen 5 3600X benchmark numbers come from?

Synthetic benchmarks are aggregated from TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, and Cinebench leaderboards. AI inference tokens-per-second results come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation; click through to verify the original number.

How many cores does the Ryzen 5 3600X have, and how does it benchmark?

Ryzen 5 3600X has 6 cores and 12 threads. 10 synthetic benchmark results on file — PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, and Geekbench scores in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.

Ryzen 5 3600X Benchmarks — Gaming + AI

Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 5 3600X?

At 1080p (Ultra), the Ryzen 5 3600X averages 99 fps in Cyberpunk 2077, per GPUCheck. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 18,123 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 3600X is a processor from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 6 cores / 12 threads, 95W TDP. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 2 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 3600X, 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 3600X 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
Cyberpunk 2077	1080p	Ultra		99 fps	—	GPUCheck 2022-01-01
Cyberpunk 2077	1080p	Ultra		92 fps	—	The FPS Review 2021-10-26

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 3600X — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark	Score	Source
PassMark CPU Mark	18,123 points	PassMark Software 2026-06-05
Cinebench R23 multi	9,526 points	CGDirector 2023-06-01
Cinebench R23 multi	9,526 points	CG Director 2024-01-09
Geekbench 6 multi	7,670 points	Geekbench Browser 2023-06-01
Geekbench 6 multi	7,073 points	HardwareDB 2024-01-01
PassMark Single Thread	2,646 points	PassMark Software 2026-07-05
Geekbench 6 single	1,799 points	Geekbench Browser 2023-06-01
Geekbench 6 single	1,665 points	HardwareDB 2024-01-01
Cinebench R23 single	1,323 points	CG Director 2024-01-09
Cinebench R23 single	1,323 points	CGDirector 2023-06-01

Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 3600X

AMD

Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

$99.99

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Full Specifications

cores	6
tdp w	95
threads	12
codename	Matisse
spec source	TechPowerUp
tpu summary	Matisse, 6 Cores, 12 Threads, 3.8 GHz, 95 W
base clock ghz	3.8
spec source url	https://www.techpowerup.com/cpu-specs/ryzen-5-3600x.c2131

Ryzen 5 3600X — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 5 3600X best used for?

Ryzen 5 3600X 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 3600X released, and what was its launch MSRP?

Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for Ryzen 5 3600X. 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 3600X compare to its predecessor?

Compare Ryzen 5 3600X 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 3600X?

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