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AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT vs Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT vs Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K: the l3 cache difference
Start with l3 cache, because it is the widest measured gap between them: AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 32 MB against Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K 9 MB, 72% in favour of AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT. L2 cache runs the same way, 3 MB on the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT versus 1.5 MB on the Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K, another win for AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT. AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT also leads on pcie lanes, 20 on the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT versus 16 on the Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K.
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT vs Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K: which one fits your build
Take the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT for gaming and productivity desktop builds wanting the highest-clocked 6-core Zen 2 performance available. Avoid it for budget-conscious buyers, the standard Ryzen 5 3600 delivers very close real-world performance for typically less. Take the Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K for enthusiast gaming desktop builds wanting an unlocked 6-core chip without paying for hyperthreading. It is the wrong buy for buyers needing hyperthreading for lightly multi-threaded work, the i7-8700K offers that alongside similar clocks.
What AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, tdp and socket status included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 6 further specifications as well.
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT vs Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K price
Price will not decide this: $249 against $257 at the last check.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K differ on total threads?
Yes. Total Threads reads 12 on the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT versus 6 on the Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K.
Is the Form Factor the same on the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K?
It is. Both are listed at Desktop, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- AMD
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- Intel
Product Line
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- Ryzen 5
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- Core i5
Form Factor
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- Desktop
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- Desktop
Model Number
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- 3600XT
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- 8600K
Codename
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- Matisse
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- Coffee Lake
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- 2020
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- 2017
TDP
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- 95 W
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- 95 W
iGPU
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- None
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
Market Segment
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- Desktop
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- Desktop
Microarchitecture
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- Zen 2, Ryzen 3000 Series
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- Coffee Lake, 8th Gen Intel Core
Socket
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- AM4
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- FCLGA1151
Socket Status
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- End of Life
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- TSMC 7nm FinFET
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- 14 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- 6
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- 6
Performance Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- 6
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- 0
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- 12Best
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- 6
SMT Enabled
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- Yes
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- 3.8 GHz
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- 3.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- 4.5 GHz
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- 4.3 GHz
L2 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- 3 MBBest
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- 1.5 MB-50%
L3 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- 32 MBBest
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- 9 MB-72%
Base Power
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- 95 W
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- 95 W
Max Turbo Power
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- 142 W
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- 95 W
Memory Type
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- DDR4
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- DDR4-2666
Max Memory Speed
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- 3200 MT/sBest
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- 2666 MT/s
Memory Channels
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- 2
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- 2
ECC Support
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- No
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- No
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- No
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- Yes
PCIe Generation
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- 4
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- 3.0
PCIe Lanes
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- 20
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- 16-20%
Launch MSRP
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- $249
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- $257
Retail Availability
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
- Retail
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K
- Retail
Which one should you pick?
Choose 3600XT if you want the higher L2 cache (3 MB vs 1.5 MB), the higher L3 cache (32 MB vs 9 MB) and the higher memory channels (2 vs 2).
Choose 8600K if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT | Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $249.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $257.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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