amd
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.8GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 3600X
intel
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.9GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i5-11600K
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
$249 • Jul 2019
Intel Core i5-11600K
$262 • Mar 2021
Intel Core i5-11600K
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 38 X | 39 X |
| TDP | 95 W | 125 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 32.00 MB | 12.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | UHD Graphics 750 |
| Architecture | Ryzen 5 (Zen 2 (Matisse)) | Core i5 (Rocket Lake-S) |
| Process Size | 7nm | 14nm |
| Socket | amd socket am4 | intel socket 1200 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| Die Size | 74 mm² | 276 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4 | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 3800 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Intel Core i5-11600K
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Intel Core i5-11600K
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Intel Core i5-11600K
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Intel Core i5-11600K
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Intel Core i5-11600K
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Intel Core i5-11600K
Comparison in Games (259 benchmarks)
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It's a Tie!
Based on 259 benchmarks across 204 games
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
AMD • 6/12 • 3.8GHz
Intel Core i5-11600K
INTEL • 6/12 • 3.9GHz
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