AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT vs Intel Core i3-2377M

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT or AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT – 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 3600XT features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i3-2377M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2377M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT Name Intel Core i3-2377M
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
3 Generation 2
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-2377M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2377M is 1.5 GHz
6x Cores 2x
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
normal Core architecture normal
12 Threads 4
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
6 CPU Cores 2
3.8 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-2377M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2377M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Technology 32 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
-- Execution units 12
-- Shaders 96
-- Generation 6
-- Direct X 10.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Release date Q1/2011
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 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 17 W watts.
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 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 i3-2377M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket BGA 1023
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Sandy Bridge H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
7 nm Technology 32 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
32.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2012
-- Release price --