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product_id: 238381562
title: "AMD Ryzen 5 3500X"
brand: "amd"
price: "R4218"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Amd"
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# 3.6 GHz base speed PCIe 4.0 ready platform 6 cores for multitasking AMD Ryzen 5 3500X

**Brand:** amd
**Price:** R4218
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Power your productivity with Ryzen 5 3500X — where speed meets smart efficiency!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AMD Ryzen 5 3500X by amd
- **How much does it cost?** R4218 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/238381562-amd-ryzen-5-3500x)

## Best For

- amd enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted amd brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Cool & Quiet Efficiency:** Advanced 7nm tech ensures your system stays cool and whisper-quiet, even under pressure.
- • **6-Core Multitasking Beast:** Seamlessly juggle work, gaming, and creative projects without breaking a sweat.
- • **Next-Gen PCIe 4.0 Support:** Unlock ultra-fast data transfer and future-proof your build with cutting-edge connectivity.
- • **Blazing 3.6 GHz Base Clock:** Power through demanding tasks with high-speed processing that keeps you ahead of the curve.
- • **Effortless Installation & Compatibility:** AM4 socket compatibility means easy upgrades and broad motherboard support for your perfect setup.

## Overview

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is a 3rd Gen 6-core processor built on advanced 7nm technology, delivering a 3.6 GHz base clock speed and PCIe 4.0 support. Designed for professionals and gamers alike, it offers efficient multitasking, cool operation, and broad compatibility with AM4 motherboards, making it a reliable choice for high-performance computing.

## Description

From the manufacturer

Review: What is its max oc - As i have much experience with pcs i start with the less to most detail first i would suggest a i5 10500k instead or any intel cpu as latency whise amd is way higher then intel but about the cpu can reach 4.35ghz qt 1.25v but will probably only last 1-2 years off gaming and in that time will have to have its chlock speed lowered to boot but if you do what i did a pbo oc not a static oc u can get it to 4ghz (it says 4ghz but performance the same as 4.2ghz static oc) and is expected to last 6-8 years gaming latency with the help off tweaks i got it to 1.0 and 0.8dcp latency so overall i give it a 6/10
Review: Good all-rounder CPU - Seeing as Ryzen 3 3300x stock around the world was depleted at the time I built my new gaming PC, the Ryzen 5 3500x was the next best option and it works perfectly. Installation is about as easy at gets - AMD has always been good in that respect.

## Features

- Higher speeds, More memory and Wider bandwidth. You must push onwards, squeeze every ounce, and leave nothing behind. This processor was designed to set new high end standards.
- The 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processor is built using the world’s most advanced manufacturing technology to deliver winning performance while keeping your system astonishingly cool & quiet.
- 3rd Gen Ryzen processors feature support for the world’s first PCIe 4.0 ready platform, enabling the most advanced motherboards, graphics, and storage technologies available.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0815XC5W2 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | 199,955 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 741 in CPUs |
| Brand | AMD |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (104) |
| Date First Available | 8 Nov. 2019 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item Weight | 172 g |
| Item model number | 9494000000 |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 2 Kilowatt Hours |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries packed with equipment |
| Lithium Battery Weight | 2 Grams |
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Memory Clock Speed | 3200 MHz |
| Number Of Lithium Ion Cells | 5 |
| Number of Lithium Metal Cells | 5 |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Processor Count | 6 |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM4 |
| Processor Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Processor Type | Ryzen 5 3500 |
| Product Dimensions | 5 x 5 x 2 cm; 172 g |
| Wattage | 65 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** AMD
- **CPU manufacturer:** AMD
- **CPU model:** Ryzen 5 3500
- **CPU socket:** Socket AM4
- **CPU speed:** 3.6 GHz
- **Cache size:** 35
- **Processor Number of Concurrent Threads:** 12
- **Processor count:** 6
- **Secondary cache:** 32 MB
- **Wattage:** 65 watts

## Images

![AMD Ryzen 5 3500X - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HD86cn6cL.jpg)
![AMD Ryzen 5 3500X - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61AEnEvtMHL.jpg)
![AMD Ryzen 5 3500X - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713Vkc4zXUL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this cpu support asus prime b350 plus?**
A: It should in theory but you'll probably need a bios update, if your motherboard supports a Ryzen 3600 it'll support the Ryzen 3500x

**Q: Will this work on a msi b550 wifi board?**
A: In short yes, I used the 450 tomahawk from gigabyte but I'm guessing your looking for an its board

**Q: Is Thermal paste included**
A: Yes

**Q: Does this cpu support msi b450 mortar max?**
A: Should do yes I have it on a B450 tomahawk

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What is its max oc
*by G***T on 11 April 2021*

As i have much experience with pcs i start with the less to most detail first i would suggest a i5 10500k instead or any intel cpu as latency whise amd is way higher then intel but about the cpu can reach 4.35ghz qt 1.25v but will probably only last 1-2 years off gaming and in that time will have to have its chlock speed lowered to boot but if you do what i did a pbo oc not a static oc u can get it to 4ghz (it says 4ghz but performance the same as 4.2ghz static oc) and is expected to last 6-8 years gaming latency with the help off tweaks i got it to 1.0 and 0.8dcp latency so overall i give it a 6/10

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good all-rounder CPU
*by R***. on 9 February 2021*

Seeing as Ryzen 3 3300x stock around the world was depleted at the time I built my new gaming PC, the Ryzen 5 3500x was the next best option and it works perfectly. Installation is about as easy at gets - AMD has always been good in that respect.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3500 or 3600? Depending on price it's a difficult decision but one worth making
*by L***H on 24 December 2020*

It's a solid product, the real question is would you be better off with the 3600/3600x. That all depends on the price at the time and your use case. For me at the time of purchasing this was the best option, it was markably cheaper. The CPU itself is pretty much the exact same product with less threads. As prices change you'll have to make up your own mind but this CPU is definitely worth looking at. And in all honesty I bought this CPU mostly out of curiosity, it is a genuine part and is surprisingly boring ( which is good, the thing just works )

## Frequently Bought Together

- AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
- Kingston NV3 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Internal SSD 1TB M.2 2280-SNV3S/1000G
- ASUS PRIME A520M-K, AMD AM4, MATX, 64GB DDR4, 2 X DIMM, D-SUB, HDMI, PCIE

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