Ryzen 5 9600X vs i3-8145UE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-8145UE
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.59
Ryzen 5 9600X
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
19.04
+635%

Ryzen 5 9600X outperforms Core i3-8145UE by a whopping 635% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-8145UE and Ryzen 5 9600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1724307
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data49.06
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency16.2727.61
Architecture codenameWhiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date1 October 2018 (6 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

Core i3-8145UE 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 cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistorsno data8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-8145UE 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
SocketIntel BGA 1528AM5
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8145UE 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8145UE and Ryzen 5 9600X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8145UE and Ryzen 5 9600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 620AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8145UE and Ryzen 5 9600X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

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.

i3-8145UE 2.59
Ryzen 5 9600X 19.04
+635%

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.

i3-8145UE 4099
Ryzen 5 9600X 30131
+635%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.59 19.04
Integrated graphics card 2.67 1.98
Recency 1 October 2018 8 August 2024
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 65 Watt

i3-8145UE has 34.8% faster integrated GPU, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 9600X, on the other hand, has a 635.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 150% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 9600X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-8145UE in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-8145UE is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 9600X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-8145UE and Ryzen 5 9600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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