Yes, it's a solid upgrade.

david052002
Junior Member

07-05-2019, 02:42 AM

You're considering switching from your Ryzen 5 3600 to the Ryzen 5 3600X. It depends on your needs—if you need more performance for gaming or multitasking, the X might be a good upgrade. Otherwise, it could be a waste of money if your current processor meets your requirements.

david052002

07-05-2019, 02:42 AM #1

Rose48
Member

07-06-2019, 04:43 AM

You won't achieve the 3600x performance by only slightly boosting the 3600's settings. The gap between them remains small even with stock adjustments.

Rose48

07-06-2019, 04:43 AM #2

You won't achieve the 3600x performance by only slightly boosting the 3600's settings. The gap between them remains small even with stock adjustments.

samosaara
Member

166

07-07-2019, 05:50 AM

Discussing the 3600XT model.

samosaara

07-07-2019, 05:50 AM #3

Discussing the 3600XT model.

Ygr1k
Member

218

07-10-2019, 06:09 AM

It's just a small extra bump on top of the usual. Between 3600 and 3600xt, you'll notice almost nothing—less than five percent. Why are you really pushing for a CPU change?

Ygr1k

07-10-2019, 06:09 AM #4

It's just a small extra bump on top of the usual. Between 3600 and 3600xt, you'll notice almost nothing—less than five percent. Why are you really pushing for a CPU change?

Rythmei
Member

07-12-2019, 08:08 AM

I'm not just seeking this since it's pricier, and I'm unsure about the results. What would be a suitable improvement?

Rythmei

07-12-2019, 08:08 AM #5

I'm not just seeking this since it's pricier, and I'm unsure about the results. What would be a suitable improvement?

iLuvKlaus
Member

07-12-2019, 11:04 AM

Both models are 3600 units with a minor speed increase. The variation between them is negligible and doesn’t justify the higher cost. If you’re aiming for 3600x, a slight overclock will suffice; if you didn’t get lucky with the 3600, you can still achieve the xt’s performance. Just ensure your cooling system can handle the change.

iLuvKlaus

07-12-2019, 11:04 AM #6

CodyTheRaven
Junior Member

07-12-2019, 01:04 PM

Choose the Ryzen 9 3900X for a boost over your Ryzen 5 3600.

CodyTheRaven

07-12-2019, 01:04 PM #7

Choose the Ryzen 9 3900X for a boost over your Ryzen 5 3600.

InsygniaS
Member

07-31-2019, 08:50 AM

What's the point if you're not aware of his responsibilities or finances? The same applies to the XT. What upgrades are really needed? It varies based on your tasks. If you're just playing around with the 3600, it's probably okay.

InsygniaS

07-31-2019, 08:50 AM #8