AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT vs Intel Core i3-3229Y

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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 i3-3229Y 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 i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3229Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Core i 3000Y
3 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT Name Intel Core i3-3229Y
 
 

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 i3-3229Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3229Y is 1.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
6 CPU Cores 2
Yes Overclocking No
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Cores 2x
3.8 GHz Frequency 1.4 GHz
12 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-3229Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3229Y 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.
-- Direct X 11.0
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Generation 7
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 16
-- Shaders 128
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
-- Technology 22 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
 
 

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.
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP9 No
-- AV1 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode
-- VP8 No
-- 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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

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 13 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 13 W
None TDP down 7 W
 
 

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 i3-3229Y is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2013
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Ivy Bridge Y
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket BGA 1023
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
7 nm Technology 22 nm
32.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB