Processors

Ryzen 5 3600 desktop processor

Model Ryzen 5 3600
Also listed as
100-100000031BOX, 100-000000031, 100-100000031MPK

6-core, 12-thread Ryzen 3000 series desktop processor (Matisse) for AM4 motherboards. It runs at 3.6 GHz base and up to 4.2 GHz boost, with 32 MB L3 cache and a 65 W default TDP.

Cores and threads
6 cores, 12 threads
Clock speed
3.6 GHz base, up to 4.2 GHz boost
Socket and memory
AM4, DDR4
Graphics
None, needs a graphics card

Overview

Highlights

  • 6 cores and 12 threads
  • 3.6 GHz base clock, up to 4.2 GHz boost clock
  • 32 MB L3 cache and 3 MB L2 cache
  • 65 W default TDP, unlocked for overclocking; AMD Wraith Stealth cooler in the box
  • AM4 socket, dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 3200 MT/s, PCIe 4.0 x16
  • No integrated graphics; a discrete graphics card is required

It has no integrated graphics and needs a separate graphics card; an AMD Wraith Stealth cooler is in the box.

At a glance

Series
Ryzen 5
Generation
Ryzen 3000 series
Socket
AM4
Graphics
None
Used with
Motherboards, memory (RAM) and CPU coolers See products

Specifications

General specifications

Family
Ryzen
Series
Ryzen 3000 Series
Form factor
Desktops, boxed processor
Former codename
Matisse
CPU cores
6
Threads
12
Max. boost clock
Up to 4.2 GHz
Base clock
3.6 GHz
L1 cache
384 KB
L2 cache
3 MB
L3 cache
32 MB
Default TDP
65 W
Process technology, CPU cores
TSMC 7 nm FinFET
Unlocked for overclocking
Yes
CPU socket
AM4
Cooler in the box (PIB)
AMD Wraith Stealth
Cooler in the box (MPK)
AMD Wraith Stealth
Max. operating temperature (Tjmax)
95 °C
Launch date
7 July 2019
OS support
Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit, RHEL x86 64-bit, Ubuntu x86 64-bit

Connectivity

PCI Express version
PCIe 4.0 x16
System memory type
DDR4
Memory channels
2
System memory specification
Up to 3200 MT/s

Graphics

Graphics model
Discrete graphics card required

Product IDs

Product ID, boxed
100-100000031BOX
Product ID, tray
100-000000031
Product ID, MPK
100-100000031MPK

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's published information and may change. Confirm critical values with our sales desk before ordering.

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Works with

Motherboards with the AM4 socket

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Memory (RAM)

CPU coolers

  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240 ICE

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 360I

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 360 ICE

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 360I

    • 360 mm
    • 3 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 360

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 360

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 360

    • 360 mm
    • 3 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details

Support

Warranty and repairs

Warranty is as per AMD’s terms for this model. For products bought from us, call our service team with the invoice number, the model and the product’s serial number.

From AMD

Practical notes

  1. Update the motherboard BIOS if the board needs it for the processor generation, before fitting the processor.

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