AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-5600U | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 3600X or Intel Core i7-5600U - 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 3600X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X was released in Q3/2019. The Intel Core i7-5600U has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-5600U was released in Q1/2015. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (86) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) | CPU group | Intel Core i 5000U (16) |
3 | Generation | 5 |
Matisse (Zen 2) | Architecture | Broadwell U |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Successor | Intel Core i7-6600U |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.40 GHz). The Intel Core i7-5600U has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-5600U |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 2.60 GHz |
4.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.20 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.10 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 5500 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.95 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 8 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 16 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11.2 |
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 | Intel HD Graphics 5500 |
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 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 5 3600X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-5600U can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-5600U |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 6.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X has a TDP of 95 W, that of the Intel Core i7-5600U is 15 W. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-5600U |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 3600X has a 32.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i7-5600U cache has a total of 4.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-5600U |
7 nm | Technology | 14 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 | BGA 1168 |
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 | Q1/2015 |
215 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5600U
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5600U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5600U
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5600U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5600U
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5600U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5600U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5600U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5600U
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5600U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5600U
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5600U
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5600U
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5600U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5600U
Intel HD Graphics 5500 @ 0.95 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5600U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5600U
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5600U
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-5600U |
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