Ryzen 5 3600XT vs Core i5-1340P
Ryzen 5 3600XT
Core i5-1340P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3600XT
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1340P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3600XT | Core i5-1340P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($357) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-P (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3600XT | Core i5-1340P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($357) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 3600XT and Core i5-1340P
Ryzen 5 3600XT
The Ryzen 5 3600XT 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 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 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): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,552 points. Launch price was $249.
Core i5-1340P
The Core i5-1340P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 18,594 points. Launch price was $353.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 3600XT packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-1340P offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-1340P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600XT versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-1340P — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-1340P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3600XT uses the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Core i5-1340P uses Raptor Lake-P (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 18,552 against the Core i5-1340P's 18,594 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-1340P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 9,945 vs 10,782 (8.1% advantage for the Core i5-1340P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,759 vs 2,374, a 29.8% lead for the Core i5-1340P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 7,245 vs 10,611 (37.7% advantage for the Core i5-1340P). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600XT vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-1340P.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3600XT | Core i5-1340P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 12 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.6 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+100% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+78% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Matisse (2019−2020) | Raptor Lake-P (2023) |
| PassMark | 18,552 | 18,594 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,945 | 10,782+8% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,759 | 2,374+35% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,245 | 10,611+46% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 3600XT uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1340P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 3600XT versus DDR5 5200 MHz on the Core i5-1340P — the Core i5-1340P supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 3600XT supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 96 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 5 3600XT) vs 20 (Core i5-1340P) — the Ryzen 5 3600XT offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,A520,B550,X570 (Ryzen 5 3600XT) and Raptor Lake-P (Core i5-1340P).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3600XT | Core i5-1340P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5 5200 MHz+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+33% | 96 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 3600XT) vs true (Core i5-1340P). The Core i5-1340P includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)), while the Ryzen 5 3600XT requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3600XT targets Gaming, Core i5-1340P targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 3600XT rivals Core i5-10600K; Core i5-1340P rivals Ryzen 5 7640U.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3600XT | Core i5-1340P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU) |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Gaming | Productivity |
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