9.3
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 6-Core 3.6GHz has 6 cores that run at a clock speed of 3.6GHz.
It has an L3 cache size of 16MB, an L2 cache size of 3072KB, and an L1 cache size of 384KB.
| Cores | 6 | More cores means more threads and therefore more processes can be run simultaneously | |
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| Speed | 3.6GHz | Clock frequency indicates processor speed, but is only reliable in comparisons between CPUs of the same family | |
| Codename | Zen 2 | The code name given by the manufacturers | |
| Release Date | 05 Oct 2019 | The more recent the release, the more likely the CPU will receive up-to-date manufacturer support | |
| TDP | 65W | The lower the TDP, the less power the CPU requires to run and thus the more efficient it is and the less heat it creates | |
| L1 Cache | 384KB | The bigger the L1 cache, the more data can be stored for lightning CPU access to priority processes (though a bigger cache means a higher latency | |
| L2 Cache | 3072KB | After L1 cache, L2 is utilized for slower (but still very fast) data access | |
| L3 Cache | 16MB | The L3 cache is the largest CPU cache, but still provides very quick access to data | |
| Lithography | 7nm | The smaller the lithographic technology used, the less power is required to run the CPU, and the less heat is created during intense use | |
| CPU Socket | Socket AM4 | The motherboard socket and CPU socket should match to indicate the CPU is compatible with the motherboard and will fit into it | |
| Unlocked Multiplier | yes | An unlocked clock multiplier means you can adjust the multiplier for an overclocking speed boost |
The CPU is over 1 year old, meaning while it is probably beginning to look old compared to newer processors, manufacturer support should still be readily available.
Created with lithographic technology sized at 7 nanometers, the Ryzen 5 3500 6-Core 3.6GHz is built for extreme speeds and efficiency, and with a Thermal Design Power of 65W the amount of power necessary to run is not excessive.
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