Ryzen 5 5600 vs Athlon 64 X2 3600+

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 X2 3600+
2005
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.40
Ryzen 5 5600
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.58
+3295%

Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 3600+ by a whopping 3295% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Ryzen 5 5600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3008554
Place by popularitynot in top-1007
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.4319.76
Architecture codenameManchester (2005−2006)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date31 May 2005 (19 years ago)20 April 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Ryzen 5 5600 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 cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads212
Base clock speedno data3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache0 KB32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography90 nm7 nm
Die size156 mm281 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors154 million4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Ryzen 5 5600 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
Socket939AM4
Power consumption (TDP)89 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Ryzen 5 5600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Ryzen 5 5600 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Ryzen 5 5600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1DDR4-3200

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Ryzen 5 5600.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 0.40
Ryzen 5 5600 13.58
+3295%

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.

Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 633
Ryzen 5 5600 21573
+3308%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.40 13.58
Recency 31 May 2005 20 April 2022
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 2 12
Chip lithography 90 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 89 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 5 5600 has a 3295% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 16 years, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, a 1185.7% more advanced lithography process, and 36.9% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 5600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ in performance tests.


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