Ryzen 5 9600X vs A6-3600

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Aggregate performance score

A6-3600
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.07
Ryzen 5 9600X
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
18.97
+1673%

Ryzen 5 9600X outperforms A6-3600 by a whopping 1673% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-3600 and Ryzen 5 9600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2426312
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data51.93
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.5627.60
Architecture codenameLlano (2011−2012)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date30 June 2011 (13 years ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$279

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A6-3600 and Ryzen 5 9600X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size228 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors1,178 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on A6-3600 and Ryzen 5 9600X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFM1AM5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-3600 and Ryzen 5 9600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-3600 and Ryzen 5 9600X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-3600 and Ryzen 5 9600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon HD 6530DAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-3600 and Ryzen 5 9600X.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A6-3600 1.07
Ryzen 5 9600X 18.97
+1673%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A6-3600 1697
Ryzen 5 9600X 30131
+1676%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.07 18.97
Recency 30 June 2011 8 August 2024
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm

Ryzen 5 9600X has a 1672.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 700% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 9600X is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-3600 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between A6-3600 and Ryzen 5 9600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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