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Ryzen 5 3600: The Outer Worlds
$79.98
In The Outer Worlds, the Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms 58% desktop CPUs. It's the 2nd best pick gaming CPU for $100. You should consider the faster Ryzen 5 9600X.
Released in 2020
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Ryzen 5 3600 in The Outer Worlds
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Released in 2020
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Ryzen 5 3600's Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Jul 7th, 2019 |
| MSRP | $199.00 |
| Current Price | $79.98 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Codename | Matisse |
| Socket | AM4 |
| Power Consumption | 65W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| HowManyFPS Rank | TOP 214 (Desktop) |
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 |
| Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4) |
| Overclock Support | Overclockable |
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