AMD Phenom II X2 B59 vs AMD Ryzen 5 3500
A side-by-side spec comparison of the AMD Phenom II X2 B59 and the AMD Ryzen 5 3500. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 65W |
| Cores | 2 | 6 |
| Socket | AM3 | AM4 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| Threads | 4 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | K10 | Zen 2 |
| Integrated Graphics | None | None |
Winner: AMD Ryzen 5 3500 — driven by Cores (6), Boost Clock (4.1 GHz), L3 Cache (16 MB)
AMD Phenom II X2 B59
0
performance points
AMD Ryzen 5 3500
12
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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