Ryzen 5 3600 vs i5-3610ME

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3610ME
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.68
Ryzen 5 3600
2019
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
11.17
+565%

Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms Core i5-3610ME by a whopping 565% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3610ME and Ryzen 5 3600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2067702
Place by popularitynot in top-1008
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data22.81
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency4.5416.26
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)7 July 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$199

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3610ME and Ryzen 5 3600 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 speed2.7 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz4.2 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)384 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)3 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size118 mm2no data
Number of transistorsno data4,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3610ME and Ryzen 5 3600 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketG2 (988B)AM4
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3610ME and Ryzen 5 3600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-3610ME and Ryzen 5 3600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3610ME and Ryzen 5 3600 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 i5-3610ME and Ryzen 5 3600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesunknown Dual-channelDDR4 Dual-channel
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD 4000-

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.

i5-3610ME 1.68
Ryzen 5 3600 11.17
+565%

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.

i5-3610ME 2666
Ryzen 5 3600 17742
+565%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.68 11.17
Recency 1 June 2012 7 July 2019
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 22 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

i5-3610ME has 85.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 3600, on the other hand, has a 564.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 3600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3610ME in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-3610ME is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 3600 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3610ME and Ryzen 5 3600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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