AMD Ryzen 5 3600
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs Intel Xeon Gold 6346. Specifications, performance, tests

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Released
Q3/2019
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Released
Q2/2021
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Intel Xeon Gold 6346
Intel Xeon Gold 6346

Compare AMD Ryzen 5 3600 VS Intel Xeon Gold 6346. Which processor delivers superior performance?

In this detailed comparison, we evaluate the specifications and benchmarks of both processors to determine the best choice for your needs. We analyze their core counts, maximum frequencies, and power consumption.

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 boasts a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz GHz. 6 cores that enhance multitasking capabilities.With a power consumption of 65 W W, it ensures efficient performance.Released in Q3/2019, it incorporates the latest technology for optimal efficiency.

Intel Xeon Gold 6346 features a maximum frequency of 3.10 GHz GHz. 16 cores designed for high-performance tasks.Its power consumption is 205 W W, providing a balance of power and efficiency.Launched in Q2/2021, it is built to handle demanding applications.

Differences

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Reasons to consider
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
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  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    340 left arrow score
  • Higher clock speed

    Around 14% better clock speed

    3.60 GHz left arrow 3.10 GHz
  • Higher turbo clock speed

    Around 14% better overclocked clock speed

    4.20 GHz left arrow 3.60 GHz
  • Performance per watt

    times less performance per watt

    65 W left arrow 205 W

Positions in all rankings

Common positions AMD Ryzen 5 3600 CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
    212 place
  • Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
    185 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
    183 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
    191 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
    141 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
    195 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    369 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    409 place
  • Monero Hashrate kH/s
    39 place
  • Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
    127 place
  • Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
    297 place
  • More number of cores

    About 2.67 times more cores

    16 left arrow 6

Positions in all rankings

Common positions Intel Xeon Gold 6346 CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

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Specifications

Technical data
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Intel Xeon Gold 6346 Intel Xeon Gold 6346
CPU family and group

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

  • Segment
    Desktop / Server left arrow Desktop / Server
  • Family
    AMD Ryzen left arrow Intel Xeon Gold
  • Generation
    3 left arrow 3
  • CPU group
    AMD Ryzen 3000 left arrow Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300
  • Predecessor
    AMD Ryzen 5 2600 left arrow --
CPU Technical specs

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

  • Frequency
    3.60 GHz left arrow 3.10 GHz
  • CPU Cores
    6 left arrow 16
  • Turbo (1 Core)
    4.20 GHz left arrow 3.60 GHz
  • CPU Threads
    12 left arrow 32
  • Hyperthreading
    Yes left arrow Yes
  • Overclocking
    Yes left arrow No
  • Core architecture
    normal left arrow normal
IGPU

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

  • GPU name
    no iGPU left arrow no iGPU
  • GPU (Turbo)
    No turbo left arrow No turbo
Hardware codec support

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    No left arrow No
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    No left arrow No
  • h264
    No left arrow No
  • VP9
    No left arrow No
  • VP8
    No left arrow No
  • AV1
    No left arrow No
  • AVC
    No left arrow No
  • VC-1
    No left arrow No
  • JPEG
    No left arrow No
Memory specs & PCI

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by Intel Xeon Gold 6346 and AMD Ryzen 5 3600. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

  • Memory type
    DDR4-3200 left arrow DDR4-3200
  • Max. Memory
    128 GB left arrow 6144 GB
  • ECC
    Yes left arrow Yes
  • Memory channels
    2 left arrow 8
  • PCIe version
    4.0 left arrow 4.0
  • PCIe lanes
    20 left arrow 64
Encryption
  • AES-NI
    Yes left arrow Yes
Thermal Management

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel Xeon Gold 6346 to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

  • TDP (PL1)
    65 W left arrow 205 W
  • Tjunction max.
    95 °C left arrow --
Technologies and extensions

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel Xeon Gold 6346, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    x86-64 (64 bit) left arrow x86-64 (64 bit)
  • Virtualization
    AMD-V, SVM left arrow VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
  • ISA extensions
    SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 left arrow SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
  • L3-Cache
    32.00 MB left arrow 36.00 MB
  • Architecture
    Matisse (Zen 2) left arrow Ice Lake
  • Technology
    7 nm left arrow 10 nm
  • Socket
    AM4 left arrow LGA 4189
  • Release date
    Q3/2019 left arrow Q2/2021

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPUs

By analyzing the results from various benchmarks, you can gain a clearer understanding of the performance differences between AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel Xeon Gold 6346.

Compare the synthetic benchmark scores and make an informed decision on the best processor for your needs!

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