AMD Ryzensets 5 3600 Processor (6 Cores/12Threads, 65W DTP, AM4 Socket, 35 MB Cache, up to 4.1 GHz Max Boost frequency, Wraith stealth cooler)

So I bought the 3600 as a return to AMD after almost a decade with Intel. I'm not disappointed. I've upgraded from an Intel 4790k and whilst still a solid chip its time was up. My system was, I started to notice, struggle in a few little areas. Started being less 'smooth'. With the current aggressive pricing on the 3600 I decided to invest and then when the 4000 series comes out, I'll pick up a cheaper 3900x or something. To go with my 3600 I bought an MSI B450 Tomahawk Max, 16gb crucial Ballistix ram @ 3600 MHz and a new m.2 ssd. I reused my old case and seasonic psu. Unfortunately my Noctua U12s didnt have the correct bracket but more on that in a bit. So, using the stock cooler I set about installing and building it all. It all went very easy and the stock cooler is the easiest I have ever installed. Quick trip into the bios to update it and set the ram to 3600 and I was soon installing windows. Two immediate observations, its very fast, and the stock cooler is not great. It turns out AMD have removed the copper plate and the stock cooler really should only be a stop gap. Quick check online and Noctua will send you a free AM4 bracket for the U12s so that was ordered. Once back up and running everything is smoother. And I attribute that to the extra cores as the system can handle so much more. Even if your game isnt optimized for multi-core you will see a benefit as the system isnt dragging that one core down. Temps wise, as mentioned the stock cooler is not good. After a gaming session HWMonitor reported it had hit peaks around 95c. Whilst it can handle that the noise was terrible and the chip likely started throttling. It idled around 50 too. Performance is all relative but paired with my 1080 on a GSYNC 144hz monitor everything is much much smoother. After receiving the bracket and then installing the Noctua U12s temps dropped dramatically. Idle around 35 and even though my office is in the attic I haven't seen it go about 79. I'm very happy with that against a higher ambient air temp. Where this chip really flies is productivity. To be honest for the price its a steal. and clearly at the time of writing the best bang for buck.

So, starting this review off I've been using my Ryzen 5 3600 for a few weeks on my Asus ROG STRIX x470-f motherboard with Corsair Vengeance LPX 3200mhz DDR4(2X8GB) I've had no issues at all with installation or even getting up and running - besides for the hour of fresh OS install as recommended when changing hardware. First off the installation to the board itself couldn't be easier, drivers and software is all in one handy zipped file on the AMD Support page, one click and a restart and that's it. I like experimenting a little with Ryzen Master and squeezing a little more performance out of it - conveniently on the new version of RM, there's actually a 'Precision Boost' & 'Auto Overclocking' presets which gives worry free improvements as they're all customised by AMD themselves. So with the overclocking max set to 4.26Ghz, RAM boosted to 3,266Mhz and my 980Ti on stock, the gaming experience is definitely worth the £188 I paid compared to my old 1700x (£170). Already off the bat, the single thread speeds were very noticeable providing even better performance in my games but without sacrificing much of the Multithreading speed of the 1700x. I play all of my games on 1080p 60fps, Very High with some 2xMSAA(sometimes 4x if the game is well optimised) and it handles it all really well, give or take a few frames dropped here and there but nothing to frown about considering you're paying less than £200! Temperatures of my 3600 at 4.25Ghz paired with my Hyper Evo 212(With AM4 adapter) idles around 34-40 degrees and is around 65-70 under full load but mostly towards the 60 degrees side and less than 70 Watts of power consumption. I'm planning to upgrade to an RTX soon though because my 980Ti is almost 5 years old so it is starting to feel a little slow and could possibly be holding the Ryzen back a little. Anyway, I digress, for £180-190 this is the closest you're going to get in terms of performance to an Intel i5 chip at a competitive price point! AMD have hit the jackpot with these chips and I can't see why anyone would turn their nose up at the price:performance ratio you can get with a Ryzen! EDIT: I was checking a few recent reviews on here and people complaining about the AMD Rewards as a scam? NOT TRUE AT ALL! I was able to redeem my 3 months of Game Pass back in July with no issues after installing the product verification tool from the site. Apparently a lot of people don't understand how to use computers on here and blame the hardware 😅 ignore all of the one star reviews.

Perfect for my daughter to play Fortnite with. Runs smooth and cool.

Great CPU. It has definitely been an upgrade over what was is in my system before (Intel i7 860). Plus, the packaging was not only clean and without breaks. But (and I didn't know this), a layer of thermal paste was already on the CPU coolers bottom, which helped because I had forgotten to order some. Would recommend this CPU for someone wanting to build a medium-budget computer as not only does the CPU perform well but is still cheap for the performance you get.

Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) writing this review after 2 years using this processor about the performance 2 years back when i built my PC with the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor, and it has completely transformed my computing experience. This processor is an absolute gem, and I'm thrilled with its performance. Performance: The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a powerhouse for its price point. With a base clock speed of 3.6GHz and the ability to boost up to 4.2GHz, it handles a wide range of tasks with ease. Whether I'm gaming, multitasking, or running resource-intensive applications, this processor delivers smooth and responsive performance. It effortlessly handles modern games and demanding software, making it a versatile choice for both gamers and content creators. Cooling: I've been using the stock cooler that comes with the processor, and it does a surprisingly good job at keeping temperatures in check. Even during extended gaming sessions or rendering tasks, the temperatures have remained well within safe limits. However, if you're planning for more aggressive overclocking, you might consider an aftermarket cooler for even better thermal performance. Value: In terms of value for money, the Ryzen 5 3600 is hard to beat. It offers a fantastic blend of performance and affordability. It's a budget-friendly processor that doesn't compromise on performance, making it an ideal choice for budget-conscious builders and upgraders. Compatibility: The processor has proven to be compatible with a wide range of motherboards, thanks to its AM4 socket. This compatibility ensures that you have plenty of options when it comes to choosing a motherboard to pair with it. Conclusion: The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is an outstanding processor that punches above its weight class. It delivers impressive performance, energy efficiency, and outstanding value for its price. Whether you're a gamer, content creator, or a general user looking to upgrade, this processor won't disappoint. It has breathed new life into my PC, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone in search of a cost-effective and high-performing CPU.

Di parole e benchmark se ne sono sprecati tantissimi in giro per la rete, parlando dell'architettura AMD Ryzen. Inutile quindi ripetere in una semplice recensione quello che si è già detto, ma occorre comunque ribadire che finalmente AMD ha un'architettura ottima e con la sua terza incarnazione, i processori Ryzen 3XXX offrono delle prestazioni multi core sicuramente più elevate dei concorrenti intel, mantengono un TDP basso grazie alla litografia mista a 7 e 12 nm e sono comunque potentissimi anche nelle operazioni single core. Quindi costruire un PC basato su architettura Ryzen 2 oggi ha più senso che mai, anche e soprattutto se siete dei gamer. Ma quale Ryzen scegliere? 3, 5, 7 o 9? Ovviamente chi non ha limiti nel proprio budget sceglierà il massimo, ma per chi invece vuole fare una scelta sensata e oculata, il Ryzen 5 3600 è di sicuro un best buy, specie al prezzo inferiore ai 200€ nel momento in cui scrivo. Infatti offre prestazioni di tutto rispetto grazie ai suo 6 core fisici che gestiscono due thread ciascuno, quindi in totale offre un parallelismo di ben 12 thread; la frequenza base di 3600 Mhz che viene in automatico incrementata a 4200 Mhz nei carichi più pesanti e l'abbondante quantità di cache, oltre ai già citati processo produttivo a 7 nm e l'architettura Ryzen 2, lo rendono davvero secondo me una CPU molto appetibile per il prezzo a cui è proposto. Inoltre AMD vende queste CPU con tanto di dissipatore e ventola, davvero ottimo se non volete dilettarvi con l'overclock; overclock che è sempre possibile, in quanto tutte le CPU Ryzen sono sbloccate e il Ryzen 5 3600 in particolare offre un discreto margine, a differenza del più costoso e già pompato "gemellone" 3600X. Pensate sempre almeno di cambiare la pasta termica con una più prestante come la Artic 5 e di mettere un dissipatore migliore, nel caso in cui vogliate spingere le frequenze. A proposito, AMD ha appunto a listino il 3600X, che non è altro che un 3600 già spinto al limite ma più costoso e con pochissimo margine di overclock. Personalmente ho preferito quindi risparmiare, avere un consumo minore (il TDP del 3600 è di 65W contro i 95 del 3600X) e pensare all'overclock successivamente. Quindi, non ho dubbi: il Ryzen 5 3600 è il miglior processore AMD attuale quanto a prezzo, prestazioni, dotazione e margine di overclock. Ma cosa abbinare a questa bella e prestante CPU? Personalmente mi sono concesso un PC nuovo dopo ben 10 anni e ne ho approfittato per rinnovare un pò tutto: Ho abbinato al 3600 una MB AsRock X570 Phantom Gaming 4, in modo da avere una scheda madre future proof che supporti anche il PCI express 4.0, ovviamente gestito dalla nuova architettura Ryzen; Poi ho abbinato un kit di memoria Ballistic da 16 GB in dual channel a 3600 Mhz, un buon SSD M.2 e una scheda video AMD RX590 (non sono un gamer accanito); Case, alimentatore e accessori, essendo ancora attuali, li ho riciclati dal vecchio PC. Inutile dire che non ho speso poco, ma con 750€ circa è venuta fuori una configurazione di tutto rispetto, veloce e prestante. Ultime note: abbinate sempre a queste CPU una buona RAM ad almeno 3200 Mhz; non dovete per forza usare una scheda madre recente e costosa, potete montare questa CPU anche su una economica basata su chipset B450 e l'unica cosa di cui non godrete sarà il PCIe 4.0. Quindi se avete una CPU ryzen 5 1XXX, potete concedervi di passare a questa e avere dei buoni miglioramenti prestazionali, cosa che non consiglio di fare se siete già possessori di un Ryzen 5 2XXX o superiore: probabilmente i miglioramenti non giustificherebbero la spesa. La cosa che adoro di AMD in assoluto è la retro compatibilità: vi basti pensare che ho riutilizzato sul Ryzen 5 3600 il mio vecchio dissipatore a ARCTIC Freezer 7 Pro che usavo sul mio precedente processore su socket AM2, socket che ha ben più di 10 anni! Davvero fantastico. Concludendo, mi pare di non aver altro da aggiungere. Numeri e grafici li lasciamo ai siti specializzati, noi invece ci teniamo i nostri eccezionali Ryzen 5 3600!

I play Skyrim, Rise of the Tomb Raider and Grand Theft Auto V. All maxed out with a Zotac GTX 980 Ti Amp! Extreme 6Gb. The differences between the 3600X and 3600XT are not worth the huge extra money to buy so better stick with this plain 3600. I paired this with a Gigabyte x570 Aorus Elite Wifi motherboard and Crucial Balistix 3600 16-18-18-38 Memory 16 Gb. I have absolutely nothing to complain about. Installed Windows 10 on Samsung 980 Pro 1Tb NVMe hard drive and my system boots within 10 seconds. For the value, if you are not the gamer wanting the top technologies, this is a very good CPU that also comes with it's heatsink. I was a bit surprised about the SIZE of the heatsink, it's pretty flat, but hey, it works and I have no extreme heat peeks when playing my games and doing some basic video editing in Cyberlink Power Director!