Ryzen 5 3600x vs ryzen 7 2600x: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X vs 3600X

Performance

CPU speed

6 x 3.4GHz

6 x 3.8GHz

CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second a processor can perform, considering all its cores (processors). It is calculated by adding the clock speeds of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors, each group of cores. nine0003

processor thread

More threads result in better performance and better multitasking.

turbo clock speed

3. 9GHz

4.4GHz

When the processor is running below its limits, it can jump to a higher clock speed to increase performance.

Has an unlocked multiplier

✔AMD Ryzen 5 2600

✔AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier and are easier to overclock, allowing for better performance in games and other applications.

L2 Cache

More L2 scratchpad memory results in faster results in CPU and system performance tuning.

L3 cache

More L3 scratchpad memory results in faster results in CPU and system performance tuning. nine0003

L1 cache

More L1 cache results in faster results in CPU and system performance tuning.

L2 core

0.5MB/core

0.5MB/core

More data can be stored in L2 scratchpad for access by each processor core.

L3 core

2.67MB/core

5.33MB/core

More data can be stored in L3 scratchpad for access by each processor core. nine0003

Geotagging

PassMark result

This benchmark measures CPU performance using multithreading.

PassMark result (single)

This benchmark measures processor performance using a thread of execution.

Geekbench 5 result (multi-core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform test that measures the performance of a multi-core processor. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)

Cinebench R20 result (multi-core)

Cinebench R20 is a benchmark that measures the performance of a multi-core processor by rendering a 3D scene.

Cinebench R20 result (single core)

Cinebench R20 is a test to evaluate the performance of a single core processor when rendering a 3D scene.

Geekbench 5 result (single core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform test that measures the single core performance of a processor. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)

Blender test result (bmw27)

295.1seconds

235.9seconds

The Blender test (bmw27) measures CPU performance by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render a scene in a shorter time.

Blender (classroom) result

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709seconds

The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures CPU performance by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render a scene in a shorter time. nine0003

performance per watt

This means that the processor is more efficient, giving more performance per watt of power used.

Integrated graphics

OpenCL version

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Some applications use OpenCL to take advantage of graphics processing unit (GPU) power for non-graphics computing. Newer versions are more functional and better quality. nine0003

Memory

RAM speed

2933MHz

3200MHz

Can support faster memory which speeds up system performance.

maximum memory bandwidth

43.71GB/s

47.68GB/s

This is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored in memory.

DDR memory version

DDR (Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) is the most common type of main memory. New versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy efficient. nine0003

memory channels

More memory channels increase the speed of data transfer between memory and processor.

maximum memory

Maximum memory (RAM).

bus baud rate

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The bus is responsible for transferring data between various components of a computer or device. nine0003

Supports memory debug code

✔AMD Ryzen 5 2600

✔AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

Memory debug code can detect and repair data corruption. It is used when necessary to avoid distortion, such as in scientific computing or when starting a server.

eMMC version

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A newer version of eMMC — built-in flash memory card — speeds up the memory interface, has a positive effect on device performance, for example, when transferring files from a computer to internal memory via USB.

bus frequency

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The bus is responsible for transferring data between various components of a computer or device

Functions

uses multi-threading

✔AMD Ryzen 5 2600

✔AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

Multi-threading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading provides better performance per processor per physical core) logical cores, also known as threads. Thus, each core can run two instruction streams at the same time.

Has AES

✔AMD Ryzen 5 2600

✔AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.

Has AVX

✔AMD Ryzen 5 2600

✔AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

AVX is used to help speed up calculations in multimedia, scientific and financial applications, and to improve the performance of the Linux RAID program.

version of SSE

SSE is used to speed up multimedia tasks such as editing images or adjusting audio volume. Each new version contains new instructions and improvements. nine0003

Has F16C

✔AMD Ryzen 5 2600

✔AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

F16C is used to speed up tasks such as image contrast adjustment or volume control.

bits transmitted at the same time

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NEON provides faster media processing such as MP3 listening. nine0003

Has MMX

✔AMD Ryzen 5 2600

✔AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

MMX is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting image contrast or adjusting volume.

Has TrustZone

✖AMD Ryzen 5 2600

✖AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

Technology is integrated into the processor to ensure device security when using features such as mobile payments and digital rights management (DRM) video streaming.