Core i5-1335U vs Ryzen 5 3600

CPU

GPU

Core i5-1335U

10 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

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Ryzen 5 3600

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2019

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Core i5-1335U vs Ryzen 5 3600 Performance Spectrum

Core i5-1335U

10 / 12

14,093

0.0%

17,685

+25.5%

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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Core i5-1335U vs Ryzen 5 3600 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Core i5-1335U vs Ryzen 5 3600: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Core i5-1335U

2023

Why buy it

✅+84.5% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU), while Ryzen 5 3600 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (8,977 vs 9,500).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 32 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 3600.

Ryzen 5 3600

2019

Why buy it

✅+5.8% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-1335U.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,295 vs 2,389).
❌Launch MSRP is still $199 MSRP, while Core i5-1335U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-1335U moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1335U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-1335U better than Ryzen 5 3600?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Core i5-1335U is ahead with a 0.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 3600 pulls ahead with 5.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. Ryzen 5 3600 also has the bigger cache pool with 166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 3600 is the stronger fit. You are getting 5.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-1335U is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 3600 is easier to justify if budget matters more than peak performance. Core i5-1335U comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and it still gives you a 0.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Ryzen 5 3600 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 5.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. Ryzen 5 3600 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (88.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it can still make sense for tighter-budget builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-1335U makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2019) and a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

Core i5-1335U vs Ryzen 5 3600 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Core i5-1335U

The Core i5-1335U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 14,093 points. Launch price was $340.

Ryzen 5 3600

The Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1335U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1335U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-1335U versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600 — a 9.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-1335U (base: 1.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-1335U uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1335U scores 14,093 against the Ryzen 5 3600's 17,685 — a 22.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 3600. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 8,977 vs 9,500 (5.7% advantage for the Ryzen 5 3600). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,389 vs 1,295, a 59.4% lead for the Core i5-1335U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,456 vs 1,898 (133.1% advantage for the Core i5-1335U). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1335U vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	Core i5-1335U	Ryzen 5 3600
Cores / Threads	10 / 12+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+10%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+177%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	512K (per core)+40860%
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	Matisse (2019−2020)
PassMark	14,093	17,685+25%
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,977	9,500+6%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,389+84%	1,295
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,456+398%	1,898

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1335U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5-6400 on the Core i5-1335U versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 3600 — the Core i5-1335U supports 100% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 3600 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 96 GB — 33.3% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-1335U) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 3600) — the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Core i5-1335U) and AMD B550,AMD X570,AMD B450,AMD X470 (Ryzen 5 3600).

Feature	Core i5-1335U	Ryzen 5 3600
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-6400+100%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	128 GB+33%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 3600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1335U) vs Yes (Ryzen 5 3600). The Core i5-1335U includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Ryzen 5 3600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1335U targets Productivity, Ryzen 5 3600 targets Gaming/Budget Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i5-1335U rivals Ryzen 5 7535U; Ryzen 5 3600 rivals Core i5-10400.

Feature	Core i5-1335U	Ryzen 5 3600
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	Yes
Target Use	Productivity	Gaming/Budget Workstation