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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Apple M4 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the Apple M4 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 Apple M4 which has 9 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2024. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (86) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) | CPU group | Apple M4 (2) |
3 | Generation | 4 |
Matisse (Zen 2) | Architecture | M4 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Predecessor | Apple M3 |
-- | 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 Apple M4 clocks with 0.70 GHz (4.41 GHz), has 9 CPU cores and can calculate 9 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Characteristic | Apple M4 |
6 | Cores | 9 |
12 | Threads | 9 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz (4.20 GHz) | A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.41 GHz) 3x P-Core |
-- | B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.85 GHz) 6x E-Core |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Characteristic | Apple M4 |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 38 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 | Apple M4 (10 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 3 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 160 |
-- | Shader | 1280 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 24 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
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 | Apple M4 (10 Core) |
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 / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
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 Apple M4 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 120.0 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Characteristic | Apple M4 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5X-7500 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 18.00 MB |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Apple M4 is 22 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 | Apple M4 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 22 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 15 W |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has 32.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Apple M4 is at 18.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Characteristic | Apple M4 |
7 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation, AVX2, SME |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q2/2024 |
185 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 4.41 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 4.41 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 4.41 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 4.41 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 4.41 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 4.41 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 4.41 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 4.41 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
9,150 CB R23 MC @ 87 W |
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Apple M4
0.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Apple M4 |
One Gaming PC Ryzen 5 3600 Lenono IdeaCentre T540-15AMA G HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-0201ng schwarz (9HP03EA#ABD) |
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024) |