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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i7-4790K | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i7-4790K - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 was released in Q3/2019. The Intel Core i7-4790K has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-4790K was released in Q2/2014. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 | Family | Intel Core i7 |
AMD Ryzen 3000 | CPU group | Intel Core i 4000 |
3 | Generation | 4 |
Matisse (Zen 2) | Architecture | Devils Canyon S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is 3.60 GHz (4.20 GHz) while the Intel Core i7-4790K has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4790K is at --. |
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6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.60 GHz | Frequency | 4.00 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i7-4790K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
GPU (Turbo) | 1.25 GHz | |
GPU Generation | 7.5 | |
Technology | 22 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
Execution units | 20 | |
Shader | 160 | |
Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB | |
DirectX Version | 11.1 | |
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 | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 5 3600 can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-4790K supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. |
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DDR4-3200 | Memory | |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
L2 Cache | ||
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is 65 W, while the Intel Core i7-4790K has a TDP of 88 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 88 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured in 7 nm and has 32.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i7-4790K is manufactured in 22 nm and has a 32.00 MB cache. |
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7 nm | Technology | 22 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 | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | LGA 1150 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q2/2014 |
185 $ | Release price | 310 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 1.25 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 1.25 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
One Gaming PC Ryzen 5 3600 Lenono IdeaCentre T540-15AMA G HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-0201ng schwarz (9HP03EA#ABD) |
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