AMD · Ryzen 5 · 2019 · AM4
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 is a desktop processor with 6 cores, released in 2019. It is part of the Ryzen 5 lineup, using the Ryzen 3000 platform, and fits the AM4 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Zen 2" architecture. The Ryzen 5 3500 has a base clock of 3.6 GHz and can boost up to 4.1 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. AMD manufactures the "Zen 2" silicon on a 7nm process node. The multiplier is unlocked, making overclocking straightforward. This processor supports DDR4 memory. ECC memory is supported, provided the motherboard enables it. With a TDP of 65W, the Ryzen 5 3500 is an efficient chip suitable for modest cooling solutions. This processor has no integrated graphics — a discrete GPU is required. The cache hierarchy consists of 64KB/core of L1, 3MB of L2, and 16MB of L3 cache.
| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Family | Ryzen 5 |
| Series | Ryzen 3000 |
| Architecture | Zen 2 |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2019 |
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64KB/core |
| L2 cache | 3MB |
| L3 cache | 16MB |
| TDP | 65W |
| Socket | AM4 |
| Process | 7nm |
| Memory type | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Chipsets | X570, B550, X470, B450, A520 |
| OEM / tray part number | 100-000000050 |