#cpumining

As of May 2026, the most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 5 3600 mining is Monero (XMR) on RandomX, with 6,114 H/s hashrate and -$0.03/day net profit after electricity costs ($0.0727/kWh).

Table/AMD Ryzen 5 3600

AMD Ryzen 5 3600

Best coin: Monero — net -$0.03/day

Specifications

Brand: AMD
Platform: consumer
Generation: Zen 2
Socket: AM4
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base: 3.6 GHz
Boost: 4.2 GHz
L1: 384 KB
L2: 3 MB
L3: 32 MB
TDP: 65 W
Memory: DDR4 × 2ch
PCIe: Gen 4

System Build (used prices)

CPU (AMD Ryzen 5 3600)$67.30
Motherboard (any AM4 B450/B550)$107.68
RAM (DDR4 3200 8GB × 2)$67.30
Storage (SSD 120GB SATA)$20.19
PSU (450W)$26.92
Total system$289.38

Mining Profitability

CoinAlgoHashrateCPU WSystem WIncome/dayElec/dayProfit/dayCPU H/s/WSys H/s/WCPU $/WSys $/WROI CPUROI System
Monero (XMR)randomx6,114 H/s68 W121 W$0.18$0.21-$0.0389.950.5$0.0026/W$0.0015/W
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most profitable coin to mine with AMD Ryzen 5 3600?

The most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is Monero (XMR) on the RandomX algorithm. Net profit: -$0.03/day (gross income $0.18 minus electricity $0.21 at $0.0727/kWh). Actual profitability depends on your electricity rate, system downtime, and other overhead costs.

What is the hashrate of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 on RandomX?

The typical hashrate of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 on RandomX is 6,114 H/s at 68W CPU power draw. This is a realistic sustained 24/7 mining figure on a standard system without fine-tuning. Total system power from the wall is 121W (2.9 kWh/day).

How much does a AMD Ryzen 5 3600 mining system cost?

Minimum used build for AMD Ryzen 5 3600: CPU — $67, motherboard (any AM4 B450/B550) — $108, RAM (DDR4 3200 8GB × 2) — $67, SSD — $20, PSU 450W — $27. Total: ~$289. Prices are approximate, based on the used market.

How long does it take for AMD Ryzen 5 3600 mining to pay for itself?

At current network parameters and $0.0727/kWh electricity: CPU-only payback — ∞, full system (~$289) payback — ∞. These estimates do not account for potential downtime, hardware wear, changes in network difficulty, or coin price fluctuations. Use the table above to enter your electricity rate for accurate numbers.