Yes, the Ryzen 5 3600 supports RAM up to 3600MHz.
Yes, the Ryzen 5 3600 supports RAM up to 3600MHz.
Your memory rate is determined by the capabilities of your motherboard, not your processor. Typical AM4 boards can handle rates as high as 3600Mhz.
Basically, it only handles up to 3200, but higher numbers are possible depending on the motherboard and CPU quality. Many can manage 3600 without issues.
The motherboard is a B450 Tomahawk Max, which claims support for 3600MHz or higher. This might be misleading since the official spec lists up to 3200MHz. Regarding memory channels, it refers to how RAM modules are organized—typically allowing you to use all four slots if properly configured. So yes, you can utilize all four slots on your motherboard.
I would adjust the clock speed to push performance beyond normal limits. This action may not void the warranty.
It works at 3200MHz by default, higher frequencies require overclocking via XMP/DOCP settings which are managed in the BIOS. You can utilize all four slots, though each memory channel has two slots available. If you only have two RAM sticks, place them in slots two and four.
Memory kits are typically advertised with specific clock speeds (like 3200 or 3600). They are designed for those speeds and come with an XMP or DOCP profile. If your motherboard and CPU's IMC can handle it, they will operate at those speeds when you enable BIOS settings. You might need to adjust certain configurations to make them function properly. In theory, this is overclocking because it exceeds the CPU's rated memory speed. It shouldn't impact your warranty.
Activate DOCP, choose the memory’s specified frequency, check compatibility First, this action will cancel the warranty only if you inform them about your changes.