AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs Intel Core i5-2390T

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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 i5-2390T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2390T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Name Intel Core i5-2390T
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i5
3 Generation 2
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Core i 2000
 
 

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 i5-2390T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2390T is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
12 Threads 4
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 2
6x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-2390T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2390T uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Direct X 10.1
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 48
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 6
-- Generation 6
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

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

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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

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 35 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

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 i5-2390T is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q3/2019 Release date Q1/2011
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Sandy Bridge S
7 nm Technology 32 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1155
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
215 $ Release price 184 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
32.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
18267
18267
Intel Core i5-2390T
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
2411
2411

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
6992
6992
Intel Core i5-2390T
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1314
1314

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
6822
6822
Intel Core i5-2390T
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1171
1171

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1605
1605
Intel Core i5-2390T
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
614
614

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1245
1245
Intel Core i5-2390T
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
722
722