AMD Ryzen 5 3600
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a processor from the Zen 2 generation, released in 2019. It features six cores and twelve threads, operating at a base clock speed of 3600 MHz and capable of reaching up to 4200 MHz. Built on a 7nm process with a power draw of 65W, it was initially launched at approximately $199.
Atlas performance index235 estimate
Ranks #47 of 559 rated CPUs · top 8%. Fastest CPU we rate: 940.
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| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Family | Zen 2 |
| Released | 2019 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 |
| Base clock | 3600 MHz |
| Boost clock | 4200 MHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Process | 7 nm |
| Launch price | $199 |
| Atlas performance index | 235 estimate |
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