i3-1125G4 vs Athlon 64 X2 3600+

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Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Athlon 64 X2 3800+ EE Athlon 64 X2 3800+ EE SFF Athlon 64 X2 4000+ Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Athlon 64 X2 5400+ Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Athlon 64 X2 6400+ BE
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Core i3-1000NG4 Core i3-1005G1 Core i3-1115G4 Core i3-1120G4 Core i3-1125G4 Core i3-1215U Core i3-1215U (IPU) Core i3-1220P Core i3-1305U Core i3-1315U Core i3-5005U Core i3-6006U

Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 X2 3600+
2005
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.40
Core i3-1125G4
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
6.05
+1413%

Core i3-1125G4 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 3600+ by a whopping 1413% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Athlon 64 X2 3600+
i3-1125G4 i3-1125G4

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Core i3-1125G4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking29931088
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency0.4320.45
Architecture codenameManchester (2005−2006)Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
Release date31 May 2005 (19 years ago)2 September 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Core i3-1125G4 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speedno data2 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rateno data4 GT/s
L1 cache128 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography90 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size156 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors154 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Core i3-1125G4 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
Socket939FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)89 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Core i3-1125G4. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Core i3-1125G4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Core i3-1125G4 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Core i3-1125G4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1DDR4
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data48

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Core i3-1125G4 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Core i3-1125G4 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Core i3-1125G4 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Core i3-1125G4.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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
i3-1125G4 6.05
+1413%

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
i3-1125G4 9613
+1419%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.40 6.05
Recency 31 May 2005 2 September 2020
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 90 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 89 Watt 28 Watt

i3-1125G4 has a 1412.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 15 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 800% more advanced lithography process, and 217.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1125G4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 3600+ in performance tests.

Note that Athlon 64 X2 3600+ is a desktop processor while Core i3-1125G4 is a notebook one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 X2 3600+ and Core i3-1125G4, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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