Ryzen 5 3600X review: Your next gaming CPU

AMD’s Zen 2 chips are powerful and fast. The entire Ryzen 3000 series is turning into the go-to CPUs for enthusiasts and content creators. And that is just as true for the Ryzen 5 3600X, which is among the select few CPUs any gaming fan should consider for a new PC build.

I’ve already looked at what the high-end can do with the Ryzen 9 3900X and Ryzen 7 3700X. Those CPUs are killer for gaming and productivity. But if gaming is your first and foremost concern, then the 3600X (and likely the Ryzen 5 3600) is a great way to get fast performance without spending a lot of money.