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Intel Core i5-6600K | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-6600K and the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-6600K 4 core processor released in Q3/2015 with the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2019. |
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Intel Core i5 | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 |
Intel Core i 6000 | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000G |
6 | Generation | 2 |
Skylake S | Architecture | Picasso (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-7600K | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 4600G |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-6600K is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (3.90 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 5 3400G clocks with --, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-6600K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
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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Intel HD Graphics 530 | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (Raven Ridge) |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.40 GHz |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9 | GPU Generation | 8 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
24 | Compute units | 11 |
192 | Shader | 704 |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12 | 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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Intel HD Graphics 530 | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (Raven Ridge) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-6600K, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-6600K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G |
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-6600K has a TDP of 91 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-6600K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G |
91 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 45 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-6600K has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 5 3400G is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 12 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-6600K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G |
14 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1151 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
280 $ | Release price | 165 $ |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 1.15 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-6600K | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G |
Unknown | Memory PC mit Ryzen 5 3400G CSL PC mit Ryzen 5 3400G dercomputerladen PC mit Ryzen 5 3400G |