AMD Ryzen 5 3500X Gen3 6 Core AM4 CPU/Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Award-winning performance and optimized technologyThe new AMD Ryzen 3rd Gen CPUs have arrived boasting higher performance gains over its predecessor lineup. With higher speeds, more memory and wider bandwidth the new Ryzen CPUs look to improve on and upgrade the way you relax, work and play. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X processor includes 6 CPU Cores with 6 threads and a base clock of 3.6GHz that can be boosted to 4.1GHz. The new CPU's are backwards compatible with older motherboards thanks to the same AM4 slot socket however with the newly released chipset of X570 motherboards you can maximise the power the Ryzen CPUs have to offer. Support for DDR4 Memory continues but with the new Ryzen CPUs comes the new PCIe 4.0 Version which has improved the speeds of which your PCIe components such as graphics cards and some storage solutions communicate with the motherboard. Blur the line between elite gaming performance and workstation-class content creation with the most advanced desktop processors in the world.

Setting the Bar for high PerformanceAMD’s high-performance x86 Core “Zen 2” architecture enables 3rd Gen Ryzen Processors like the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X to deliver the highest single-thread and multi-thread performances for mainstream desktop processors. For gamers and creators alike, that’s mission-critical performance built to help you win. For gamers and creators alike, that’s mission-critical performance built to help you win and really sets a new standard for high performance.

innovative technologies allow for better performanceAMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series processors give you access to unrivaled technologies for exceptional performance. Harness the power of AMD 500 Series chipsets and experience Precision Boost Overdrive, Precision Boost 2, Pure Power and AMD StoreMI. Open a new world of possibilities in gaming and productivity.

Unlock the power of your Ryzen CPUEvery AMD Ryzen processor is multiplier-unlocked from the factory, so you can personalize performance to your taste. AMD provides the AMD Ryzen Master utility to access this powerful advantage.