AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs Intel Core i5-11400F
36.5Single-core38.6
37.4Multi-core36.5
60.3Gaming36.7
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600X6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.8 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+24) and Multi-core (+1). Intel Core i5-11400F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Stronger gaming score: 60 vs 37
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 46% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400F
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- 20% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 128 W
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $249
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 65 W+32% |
| Max turbo power | 128 W | 154 W+20% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+46% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,490Top 68% | 1,560+5%Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,200+14%Top 55% | 6,300Top 66% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,290Top 61% | 1,330+3%Top 54% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700Top 59% | 10,200+5%Top 55% |
| PassMark | 18,400+8%Top 55% | 17,000Top 58% |
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