AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

Verdict

Overall, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a highly recommended processor for those looking for a good balance between gaming and productivity. It offers significant generational improvements over previous six core twelve thread parts, and is a great value for its price. While the included heatsink may not be the best for overclocking, it is sufficient for most users. Installation is easy with the help of online tutorials, and it performs well in most games. However, some users have reported thermal shutdowns and issues with certain graphics cards, so it is important to do proper research before purchasing.

Verdict

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is a powerful mid-range graphics card that offers good performance for its price. It can easily beat the RTX 3060 12 GB models from Nvidia, and it even bests the RTX 3060 Ti in select games. However, AMD's driver support continues to be the company's main weak spot. It is recommended to upgrade the cooler to a Hyper 212 or PH-TC12DX as the 11600KF may get quite hot otherwise. Additionally, if you want faster shipping, choose the RX 6700 XT or RTX 3070 video card. The i5-11400F might also be a better choice than the i9 10900K for gaming in general due to its single-threaded performance being more important than multi-threaded performance.