AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs Intel Core i7-2600

Aeonfinis
Junior Member

02-01-2019, 03:51 PM

Your setup currently uses an Intel Core i7-2600, and switching to an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 could be a good upgrade depending on your needs. Consider performance gains and compatibility before making the change.

Aeonfinis

02-01-2019, 03:51 PM #1

0ZeroGaming0
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02-01-2019, 08:44 PM

Yes. However, you might want to hold off for a while if possible. The upcoming Ryzen model will be revealed on October 8th.

0ZeroGaming0

02-01-2019, 08:44 PM #2

Yes. However, you might want to hold off for a while if possible. The upcoming Ryzen model will be revealed on October 8th.

Maxavo91
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02-06-2019, 12:51 PM

Certainly! From a speed perspective, this model offers a higher clock speed compared to previous versions, which typically means faster processing and better performance overall.

Maxavo91

02-06-2019, 12:51 PM #3

Certainly! From a speed perspective, this model offers a higher clock speed compared to previous versions, which typically means faster processing and better performance overall.

Desyni
Junior Member

02-09-2019, 04:09 AM

Performance per clock increased significantly, providing 50% additional cores.

Desyni

02-09-2019, 04:09 AM #4

Performance per clock increased significantly, providing 50% additional cores.

oOEmmaOo
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02-27-2019, 04:33 PM

It's not like this. The R5 3600 offers two extra cores and four additional threads compared to the i7-2600, plus a major boost in Instructions Per Clock (IPC).

oOEmmaOo

02-27-2019, 04:33 PM #5

It's not like this. The R5 3600 offers two extra cores and four additional threads compared to the i7-2600, plus a major boost in Instructions Per Clock (IPC).

thomasjoy
Junior Member

03-05-2019, 06:31 PM

IPC refers to the features you want, including higher core/thread counts and a modern platform compatible with PCIe 4, NVMe, USB 3.1, etc.

thomasjoy

03-05-2019, 06:31 PM #6

IPC refers to the features you want, including higher core/thread counts and a modern platform compatible with PCIe 4, NVMe, USB 3.1, etc.

gearmachine
Junior Member

03-06-2019, 01:17 AM

In short, a single-core AMD system performs better than a single-core Intel one because it has more cores and handles tasks faster overall. Comparing speeds isn’t straightforward since single-core results depend on that specific speed; if they matched, the newer model would win due to its efficiency. Many people suggest waiting until the next generation of CPUs launches on Thursday before making a purchase. Unless your needs demand it, you might not need an upgrade and could wait for DDR5 next year or the following.

gearmachine

03-06-2019, 01:17 AM #7

jammintan418
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03-07-2019, 03:37 AM

Check the comparison between 4790K and 3600. It's about 15-20% quicker than 2600K. See the differences against 3600 and understand the benefits of starting with an 2080ti.

jammintan418

03-07-2019, 03:37 AM #8

Check the comparison between 4790K and 3600. It's about 15-20% quicker than 2600K. See the differences against 3600 and understand the benefits of starting with an 2080ti.