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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 3600 vs Core i5-4670

The Ryzen 5 3600 is quite a bit faster than the Core i5-4670 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $101.40 more expensive!

  • Up to 36% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 6 years and 2 months newer
  • Available for $149.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 3600 ranks 14 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 3600 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 3600 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3600 has 26 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3600 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3600 boosts 11% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 3600 draws 19W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-4670 is $101.40 cheaper.

AM4
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LGA1150
Matisse
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Haswell
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Intel HD 4600
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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DDR3
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 3600 or Core i5-4670?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3600. It's 61% faster than the Core i5-4670 on average across 100+ games, scoring 37/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3600 than Core i5-4670?expand_more
61% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 3600 or Core i5-4670?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3600 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 3600 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 37/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 3600 and Core i5-4670?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 3600 scores 37/100, Core i5-4670 scores 23/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 3600 or Core i5-4670 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 3600 or Core i5-4670?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3600 is the stronger pick at 37/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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