AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT review

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is a spec refresh of the existing Ryzen 5 3600X with some refinements to the 7nm Zen 2 architecture. It's not an exciting release, but it's easy enough to recommend to folks looking to build a good gaming PC right now.

Stronger single-core performance; More performance at the same price; Included cooler;

Higher temperatures; Higher power consumption

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT Review

The Ryzen 5 3600XT ($249) is a midrange refresh of a winning desktop CPU that's just today reaching its one-year anniversary on shelves: the Ryzen 5 3600X. The lowest-end of AMD's new-for-2020 three-chip XT series of CPUs, it's an improved gaming chip that adds some much-needed daylight between itself and AMD's shockingly good low-end gaming CPU, the $120 Ryzen 3 3300X, while putting the hurt on competing Intel midrange options like the Core i5-10600K in content-creation tasks. It may not be the CPU of choice for budget-strapped 1080p gamers (the Ryzen 3 3300X will be tough to beat for months to come), but its overall performance, thermal profile, and gaming results will thrill joint content creators and 4K gamers on the rise.The Ryzen 5 3600XT vs. the Core i5-10600K: AMD vs. Intel in the 2020 Midrange If you're looking for a more in-depth exploration and contextualization of the Ryzen XT line and what's new about it, head on over to our companion Ryzen 9 3900XT review. In short, ...

While AMD's Ryzen 5 3600XT isn't the peak value choice for frame-rate-obsessed 1080p gamers, 4K players and mid-budget content creators will be hard-pressed to find a better-balanced CPU for the price.

Like the Ryzen 5 3600X, still a solid pick for gamers on a budget; Strong results in light-load content-creation tasks; Same TDP as original 3600X; Money-saving bundled Wraith cooler; Supports venerable Socket AM4

Half-the-price Ryzen 3 3300X is a killer deal for pure gaming on a budget; 1080p gaming results a bit behind Intel's offerings