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Ryzen 5 2600X vs Ryzen 5 3600

Ryzen 5 2600X vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Ryzen 5 2600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

CPU Processor AMD Ryzen 5 2600X R5 2600X 3.6 GHz Six-Core Twelve-Thread CPU Processor YD260XBCM6IAF Socket AM4

Buy for CA$115.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7117 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$167.61 on Amazon

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Updated 7117 minutes ago

Ryzen 5 2600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

CPU Processor AMD Ryzen 5 2600X R5 2600X 3.6 GHz Six-Core Twelve-Thread CPU Processor YD260XBCM6IAF Socket AM4

Buy for CA$115.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7117 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$167.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7117 minutes ago

Prices and Stock
MSRP $229

CPU Processor AMD Ryzen 5 2600X R5 2600X 3.6 GHz Six-Core Twelve-Thread CPU Processor YD260XBCM6IAF Socket AM4

Prices and Stock
MSRP $199

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 2600X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 2600X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 3600 is 444 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 2600X.

Advantages of Ryzen 5 2600X

Up to 31% cheaper than Ryzen 5 3600 - CA$115.12 vs CA$167.61
Up to 29% better value when playing Hogwarts Legacy than Ryzen 5 3600 - CA$1.35 vs CA$1.90 per FPS

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600

Performs up to 4% better in Hogwarts Legacy than Ryzen 5 2600X - 88 vs 85 FPS
Consumes up to 32% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 2600X - 65 vs 95 Watts

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Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

FPS

85

97%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.35/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$115.12

100%

Value Winner

CPU Processor AMD Ryzen 5 2600X R5 2600X 3.6 GHz Six-Core Twelve-Thread CPU Processor YD260XBCM6IAF Socket AM4

Buy for CA$115.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7117 minutes ago

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

FPS

88

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.9/FPS

71%

Price, CA$

CA$167.61

68%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$167.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 7117 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

341

FPS

391

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

224

FPS

229

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

757

FPS

797

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

150

FPS

205

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

125

FPS

134

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

Single-Core

1237

77%

Multi-Core

5263

76%

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Single-Core

1597

100%

Multi-Core

6884

100%

Ryzen 5 2600X	vs	Ryzen 5 3600
Apr 19th, 2018	Release Date	Jul 7th, 2019
Ryzen 5	Collection	Ryzen 5
Pinnacle Ridge	Codename	Matisse
AMD Socket AM4	Socket	AMD Socket AM4
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
6	Cores	6
12	Threads	12
3.6 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.6 GHz
4.2 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	4.2 GHz
95 W	TDP	65 W
12 nm	Process Size	7 nm
36.0x	Multiplier	36.0x
None	Integrated Graphics	None
Yes	Overclockable	Yes

PCs Using Ryzen 5 2600X or Ryzen 5 3600

With selected game settings

Skytech Shadow Gaming PC Image

Skytech Shadow Gaming PC

43 FPS

CA$32.35/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060

Ryzen 5 3600

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,390.93

In Stock

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Skytech Archangel Gaming Computer PC

31 FPS

CA$57.04/FPS

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

Ryzen 5 3600

16 GB, 500 GB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,768.18

In Stock

Skytech Archangel Gaming Computer PC Image

Skytech Archangel Gaming Computer PC

29 FPS

CA$48.97/FPS

GeForce GTX 1660

Ryzen 5 3600

8 GB, 500 GB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,420

In Stock

SKYTECH GAMING Archangel Computer PC Image

SKYTECH GAMING Archangel Computer PC

25 FPS

CA$111.96/FPS

GeForce GTX 1660

Ryzen 5 2600X

16 GB, 500 GB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,799

In Stock

YEYIAN Kunai R01 Gaming PC Image

YEYIAN Kunai R01 Gaming PC

38 FPS

CA$31.58/FPS

GeForce RTX 2060

Ryzen 5 3600

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,199.98

In Stock

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