Ryzen 5 5600 vs Core i3-9320
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms i3-9320 by a whopping 193% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i3-9320 and Ryzen 5 5600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1210 | 493 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | 16 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 3.73 | 61.76 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Architecture codename | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Vermeer (2020−2022) |
| Release date | 23 April 2019 (5 years ago) | 20 April 2022 (2 years ago) |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Ryzen 5 5600 has 1556% better value for money than i3-9320.
Detailed specifications
Core i3-9320 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 6 (Hexa-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 12 |
| Base clock speed | 3.7 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6 MB (shared) | 32 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Die size | no data | 81 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 95 °C |
| Number of transistors | no data | 4,150 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-9320 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | 1151 | AM4 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 62 Watt | 65 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-9320 and Ryzen 5 5600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| TSX | + | no data |
Security technologies
Core i3-9320 and Ryzen 5 5600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-9320 and Ryzen 5 5600 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | no data | + |
| VT-d | + | no data |
| VT-x | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-9320 and Ryzen 5 5600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 Dual-channel | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 37.5 GB/s | no data |
| ECC memory support | + | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | UHD 630 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-9320 and Ryzen 5 5600.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | 20 |
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.
Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms Core i3-9320 by 193% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms Core i3-9320 by 193% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 4.76 | 13.95 |
| Recency | 23 April 2019 | 20 April 2022 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 4 | 12 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 62 Watt | 65 Watt |
i3-9320 has 4.8% lower power consumption.
Ryzen 5 5600, on the other hand, has a 193.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.
The Ryzen 5 5600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-9320 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-9320 and Ryzen 5 5600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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