AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs Intel Core i5-750S

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X – 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 3600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i5-750S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-750S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Core i5 700
3 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Name Intel Core i5-750S
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-750S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-750S is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
12 Threads 4
6x Cores 4x
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-750S does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Yes ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 21.0 GB/s
 
 

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 82 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 82 W
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Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-750S is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2019 Release date Q1/2010
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
7 nm Technology 45 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
215 $ Release price 279 $
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Lynnfield
32.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1156
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
18267
18267
Intel Core i5-750S
4C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
2325
2325

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
6992
6992
Intel Core i5-750S
4C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1522
1522

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1245
1245
Intel Core i5-750S
4C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
539
539