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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 2600 vs Ryzen 5 3600

The Ryzen 5 2600 is slower than the Ryzen 5 3600 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 28% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 3 months newer
  • Up to 28% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 3600 ranks 12 points higher.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3600 has 16 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3600 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3600 boosts 8% higher.

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AM4
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AM4
Zen
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Matisse
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
2933 MHz (DDR4)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 2600 or Ryzen 5 3600?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3600. It's 50% faster than the Ryzen 5 2600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 36/100 vs 24/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3600 than Ryzen 5 2600?expand_more
50% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 2600 or Ryzen 5 3600?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3600 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 3600 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 36/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 2600 and Ryzen 5 3600?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 2600 scores 24/100, Ryzen 5 3600 scores 36/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 2600 or Ryzen 5 3600 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 2600 or Ryzen 5 3600?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3600 is the stronger pick at 36/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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