Ryzen 5 3600 vs Ryzen 5 5600
Used processors: UK sold prices and specifications.
A used Ryzen 5 5600 sells for £39.60 more than a used Ryzen 5 3600.Medians of 201 UK sales and 103 UK sales in the last 90 days.
| Model | Target Price | Range of sales, 90 days | Sales | 3-month | New from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 5 36006 cores / 12 threads, AM4, 65W, Zen 2£28£135 | £53.98 | £28£135 | |||
| Ryzen 5 56006 cores / 12 threads, AM4, 65W, Zen 3£28£135 | £93.58 | £28£135 |
Both have 6 cores and 12 threads. Both fit AM4 boards. Per core, a used Ryzen 5 3600 costs £9.00 and a used Ryzen 5 5600 £15.60. The Ryzen 5 5600 came out in 2022 and the Ryzen 5 3600 in 2019.
Specification
| Specification | Ryzen 5 3600 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Family | Ryzen 3000 | Ryzen 5000 |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Architecture | Zen 2 | Zen 3 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Max boost | 4.2GHz | 4.4GHz |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| TDP | 65W | 65W |
| Integrated graphics | No | No |
Which to buy used
Both have six cores on AM4, but the 5600's Zen 3 design is clearly faster in games. Most boards take it after a BIOS update. If you are still on a 3600, this is one of the cheapest useful upgrades available.