Intel Core i5-7600 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-7600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT - 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 Intel Core i5-7600 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.10 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-7600 was released in Q1/2017. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT was released in Q2/2020. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core i 7000 (17) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) |
7 | Generation | 3 |
Kaby Lake S | Architecture | Matisse (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i5-6600 | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
Intel Core i5-8600 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-7600 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.10 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-7600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
4.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.50 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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Intel HD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | 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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Intel HD Graphics 630 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-7600 supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i5-7600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-7600 has a TDP of 65 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is 105 W. |
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Intel Core i5-7600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-7600 has a 6.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT cache has a total of 32.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i5-7600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT |
14 nm | Technology | 7 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 |
Q1/2017 | Release date | Q2/2020 |
235 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600
Intel HD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-7600 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT |
Unknown | Unknown |