CPU · Desktop · AMD
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C/12T · 65 W · Launched Apr 2019CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
31.6
0.63× reflow conf.
CPU multi-thread
32.1
0.64× ref
CPU single-thread
32.8
0.66× ref
CPU gaming
28.0
0.56× reflow conf.
CPU creative apps
31.7
0.63× ref
Street price
$182
135 €
CPU overall per $100
17.4
TDP
65.0 W
CPU overall per watt
0.49
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 4,612 | – | points | 1 avg. | 30.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 132 | 117–147 | samples/min | 76 runs | 34.0 | 8 Nov 2025 – 1 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 139 | 123–149 | samples/min | 85 runs | 33.0 | 13 Mar 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 7,214 | 6,279–7,953 | points | 222 runs | 31.3 | 22 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 7,840 | 6,782–8,571 | points | 234 runs | 32.2 | 8 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 17.6k | – | points | 39889 avg. | 34.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 8,411 | – | vsamples | 51 avg. | 30.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU single-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (single thread) | 1 | 696 | – | points | 1 avg. | 32.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 488 | – | points | 1 avg. | 33.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 1,658 | 1,539–1,735 | points | 232 runs | 35.5 | 22 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 1,582 | 1,469–1,671 | points | 234 runs | 35.2 | 8 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 2,557 | – | points | 39889 avg. | 31.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU gaming, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComputerBase CPU gaming rating (720p) | 2026 | 70.6 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 28.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU creative apps, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Bench for After Effects | After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 | 5,336 | – | points | 5 avg. | 29.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 5,276 | – | points | 74 avg. | 29.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 5,692 | – | points | 65 avg. | 33.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 4,924 | – | points | 20 avg. | 34.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
monthly
CPU single-thread index
monthly
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 6
points, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data161 runs2 Nov 2026ComputerBase1 average6 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser922 runs5 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench4 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026