AMD Ryzen 5 2600X vs Intel Core i5-3339Y

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i5-3339Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3339Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
AMD Ryzen 2000 Group Intel Core i 3000Y
2 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Name Intel Core i5-3339Y
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-3339Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3339Y is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
6 CPU Cores 2
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Cores 2x
12 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-3339Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3339Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Direct X 11.0
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 16
-- Release date Q1/2011
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
-- Shaders 128
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 7
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP9 No
-- VP8 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1600
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 13 W watts.
None TDP down 7 W
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 13 W
95 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-3339Y is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
12 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Part Number --
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2018 Release date Q1/2013
220 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
16.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket BGA 1023
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Ivy Bridge Y
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
13982
13982
Intel Core i5-3339Y
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
1586
1586

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
5782
5782
Intel Core i5-3339Y
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
874
874

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1380
1380
Intel Core i5-3339Y
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
164
164

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1052
1052
Intel Core i5-3339Y
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
412
412

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
176
176
Intel Core i5-3339Y
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
71
71