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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X — Benchmarks & Specs

6 cores12 threads95W TDP
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Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 5 3600X?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 18,123 points, per PassMark Software. Across all its cores it scores 9,526 points in Cinebench R23 multi, per 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 3600X is a processor from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 6 cores / 12 threads, 95W TDP. Data on this page draws on 9 synthetic benchmark results, 2 game frame-rate results, compiled from PassMark Software, CGDirector, Geekbench Browser, HardwareDB, GPUCheck, The FPS Review; each table row links to its source. 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 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 3600X 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
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 99 fps — Not recorded GPUCheck 2026-06-05
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 92 fps — Not recorded 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. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 18,123 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-05
Cinebench R23 multi 9,526 points CGDirector 2024-01-09
Geekbench 6 multi 7,670 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-06-05
Geekbench 6 multi 7,073 points HardwareDB retrieved 2026-07-05
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 2,646 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-07-05
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 2,645 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-09-24
Geekbench 6 single 1,799 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-06-05
Geekbench 6 single 1,665 points HardwareDB retrieved 2026-07-05
Cinebench R23 single 1,323 points CGDirector 2024-01-09

Systems with the Ryzen 5 3600X

Laptops and desktops that ship with the Ryzen 5 3600X — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.

Full Specifications

Cores6
TDP95 W
Threads12
CodenameMatisse
Spec sourceTechPowerUp
Tpu summaryMatisse, 6 Cores, 12 Threads, 3.8 GHz, 95 W
Base clock3.8 GHz
Spec source URLhttps://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. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.
Where do the Ryzen 5 3600X 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 3600X have, and how does it benchmark?
Ryzen 5 3600X 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 3600X?
The Ryzen 5 3600X isn't sold on its own in our catalog; the Systems section on this page links laptops and desktops that ship with it. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases.

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