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Ryzen 5 3600 vs Core i7-740QM
The Ryzen 5 3600 is much faster than the Core i7-740QM on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $10.04 more expensive!
Ryzen 5 360036% Score
- Up to 194% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 9 years and 2 months newer
- Up to 90% cheaper – $199.99 vs $189.95
- Up to 459% better value for money
Core i7-740QM5% Score
- Up to 90% more expensive – $189.95 vs $199.99
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 3600 has a 108% higher base clock.
AM4
Sockethelp
LGAG1Matisse
Codenamehelp
ClarksfieldDesktop
Segmenthelp
MobileNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
None3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
1333 MHz (DDR3)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 3600 or Core i7-740QM?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3600. It's 620% faster than the Core i7-740QM on average across 100+ games, scoring 36/100 vs 5/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3600 than Core i7-740QM?expand_more
620% 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 i7-740QM?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 36/100 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 i7-740QM?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 3600 scores 36/100, Core i7-740QM scores 5/100. 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 i7-740QM 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 i7-740QM?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3600 is the stronger pick at 36/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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