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Core i5-3450 vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i5-3450 vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-3450

3.1 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo
Intel Core i5-3450 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53450

Buy for 85.59 on Amazon

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Updated 46 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 84.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 minutes ago

Core i5-3450

3.1 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo
Intel Core i5-3450 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53450

Buy for 85.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 46 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 84.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-3450 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 3600 is 2625 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-3450.

Advantages of Core i5-3450

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600

  • Performs up to 8% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i5-3450 - 182 vs 168 FPS
  • Up to 1% cheaper than Core i5-3450 - $76.29 vs $77.11
  • Up to 8% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i5-3450 - $0.47 vs $0.51 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-3450 - 65 vs 77 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3450 - 12 vs 4 threads
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo
Core i5-3450

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


FPS

168

92%

Value, €/FPS

€0.51/FPS

92%

Price, €

€85.59

98%

Intel Core i5-3450 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I53450

Buy for 85.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 46 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

182

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.47/FPS

100%

Price, €

€84.68

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 84.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo
Core i5-3450

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo
Core i5-3450

Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012


Single-Core

603

38%

Multi-Core

1781

26%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1597

100%

Multi-Core

6884

100%

Intel Core i5-3450 Logo

Core i5-3450

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo

Ryzen 5 3600

Apr 29th, 2012Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Ivy BridgeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.5 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
77 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
7 nm
31.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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