AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT vs Intel Core i5-1334U Comparison

The Intel Core i5-1334U and AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT occupy different corners of the processor market: one is a low-power mobile chip, the other a high-TDP desktop part. Yet the recorded benchmark data allows a direct comparison of their compute capabilities. Across 17 head-to-head tests, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT wins 13, while the Intel Core i5-1334U takes 4. The results show a clear split between multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads, with the AMD part dominating most compute-heavy tasks and the Intel chip countering in a few specific areas.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest wins for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT come in multi-threaded and instruction-heavy tests. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AMD scores 15776 against the Intel's 8641, a 45.2% advantage. Cinebench R20 multicore shows a 30% lead (6625 vs 4638), and Cinebench R15 multicore is close but still AMD-favored at 1590 vs 1569, a 1.3% edge. Passmark multithread follows the same pattern: 18562 vs 13410, a 27.8% gap. The AMD part also wins Passmark physics by 40.3% (1210 vs 722) and Passmark random string sorting by 32.2% (24960 vs 16933). Data compression and encryption are heavily AMD-favored: 230645 vs 150568 (34.7% ahead) and 14608 vs 9377 (35.8% ahead), respectively. Extended instructions show a 41.3% lead (14585 vs 8563), and find prime numbers is the largest single gap at 65.5% (113 vs 39). Even integer math, which is close, goes to AMD at 51416 vs 50374, a 2% margin.

The Intel Core i5-1334U wins four tests, all in single-thread or floating-point territory. Passmark single thread (and its duplicate singlethread test) shows 3345 vs 2752, a 21.5% advantage. Passmark floating point math goes to Intel at 34474 vs 30149, a 14.3% lead. Cinebench R15 singlecore is also Intel-favored at 241 vs 224, a 7.6% edge. However, the Intel wins are not universal in single-thread tests: AMD takes Cinebench R20 singlecore by 30.1% (935 vs 654) and Cinebench R23 singlecore by 22.5% (2227 vs 1727). So the Intel chip's single-thread advantage is limited to Passmark's methodology and the older Cinebench R15, while AMD dominates the newer Cinebench single-core runs.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT wins every multi-threaded test in the database. It leads Cinebench R23 multicore by 45.2%, Cinebench R20 multicore by 30%, and Passmark multithread by 27.8%. The Intel Core i5-1334U trails in all of these.

Q: Which has better single-thread performance?

A: It depends on the benchmark. The Intel Core i5-1334U wins Passmark single thread by 21.5% and Cinebench R15 singlecore by 7.6%. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT wins Cinebench R20 singlecore by 30.1% and Cinebench R23 singlecore by 22.5%. The newer Cinebench versions favor AMD, while Passmark favors Intel.

Q: Does either CPU have integrated graphics?

A: Only the Intel Core i5-1334U has integrated graphics, specifically Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT has no integrated graphics, so it requires a discrete GPU.

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-1334U boosts to 4.6 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT boosts to 4.5 GHz. However, the AMD part has a much higher base clock at 3.8 GHz compared to Intel's 1.3 GHz.

Q: Which has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-1334U has 12 MB. The Intel chip has larger L1 and L2 caches per core (80 KB and 1.25 MB vs 64 KB and 512 KB), but the AMD part's larger L3 is a significant difference.

Q: Which CPU is more power-efficient?

A: The Intel Core i5-1334U has a TDP of 15W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT has a TDP of 95W. The Intel chip is designed for mobile use and draws far less power, though this is not a benchmark score.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. The Intel Core i5-1334U uses Raptor Lake-U, a 10nm process from Intel, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT uses Zen 2 (Matisse 2) on a 7nm process from TSMC. The Intel chip has 10 cores and 12 threads, whereas the AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads. Cache layouts differ: Intel provides 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 12 MB of shared L3; AMD provides 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 32 MB of shared L3. Memory support also diverges: Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports only DDR4. The Intel chip includes integrated Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while the AMD has none. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 on both, but Intel specifies 8 lanes (CPU only) while AMD does not list a lane count. The Intel part is a mobile BGA 1744 socket, the AMD is a desktop AM4 socket. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel does not.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several direct differences. The Intel Core i5-1334U has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 1.30 GHz for Intel and 3.80 GHz for AMD; boost clocks are 4.60 GHz and 4.50 GHz, respectively. TDP is 15W for Intel and 95W for AMD. The Intel chip uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, the AMD uses AMD Socket AM4. Architecture is Raptor Lake-U for Intel and Zen 2 (Matisse 2) for AMD. Process node is 10 nm (Intel) vs 7 nm (TSMC). Foundry is Intel vs TSMC. Cache: L1 per core 80 KB vs 64 KB, L2 per core 1.25 MB vs 512 KB, L3 shared 12 MB vs 32 MB. Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 vs DDR4 only. Memory bandwidth is listed for AMD at 51.2 GB/s, while Intel has no listed figure. PCIe: Intel Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), AMD Gen 4 without lane count. Integrated graphics: Intel has Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, AMD has none. Market segment: Mobile vs Desktop. Release date: Intel 2023-01-03, AMD 2019-07-06. Launch MSRP: Intel $340, AMD $249. Multiplier unlocked: Intel false, AMD true.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is the faster processor in the vast majority of tests. It wins 13 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, with particularly large margins in multi-threaded workloads, compression, encryption, and extended instruction sets. The Intel Core i5-1334U only wins in Passmark single thread, floating point math, and Cinebench R15 singlecore. For anyone building a desktop system and prioritizing raw compute performance, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is the clear choice. The Intel chip, however, is a mobile part with a 15W TDP and integrated graphics, making it suitable for laptops or compact systems where power draw and GPU integration matter more than peak performance. The data does not support the Intel chip as a performance alternative; it is a different class of product.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT wins in every multi-threaded benchmark, including Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore, Passmark multithread, physics, random string sorting, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, and integer math. It also wins Cinebench R20 and R23 singlecore. This makes it the better choice for rendering, video encoding, scientific computing, and any workload that scales across cores. The Intel Core i5-1334U wins Passmark single thread and floating point math, and it has integrated graphics, which is essential for systems without a discrete GPU. Its low 15W TDP also makes it the only viable option for fanless or battery-powered designs. In short, the AMD part is for performance-focused desktop builds, while the Intel part is for mobile or low-power systems where its integrated graphics and efficiency are the deciding factors.