AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6 core processor released in Q3/2019 with the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2024. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (84) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (84) |
AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 8000G (12) |
3 | Generation | 6 |
Matisse (Zen 2) | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G clocks with 4.10 GHz (5.00 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz (4.20 GHz) | A-Core | 4.10 GHz (5.00 GHz) 2x Zen 4 |
-- | B-Core | 3.20 GHz (3.70 GHz) 4x Zen 4c |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon 740M |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.80 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 10 |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon 740M |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen 5 3600, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G supports a maximum of 256 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 14 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 27.6 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 45 W |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has 32.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is at 22.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
7 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q1/2024 |
185 $ | Release price | 179 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 4.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 4.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 4.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 4.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 4.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
AMD Radeon 740M @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 4.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 4.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 4.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 4.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
6C 12T @ 4.45 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
9,150 CB R23 MC @ 87 W |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
4.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |
One Gaming PC Ryzen 5 3600 Lenono IdeaCentre T540-15AMA G HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-0201ng schwarz (9HP03EA#ABD) |
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