AMD Ryzen 5 2600 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
23.2Single-core80.2
31.6Multi-core89.9
40.5Gamingspec-based95
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 260018 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 88.3 to 31.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+58) and single-core (+57). AMD Ryzen 5 2600 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $699
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 23
- Stronger multi-core score: 90 vs 32
- 700% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 16 MB
- 433% higher L2 cache: 16 MB vs 3 MB
- 383% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,769 vs 7,400
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 12 nm | 5 nm+58% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+46% | 120 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 162 W+84% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 32+167% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+24% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.7 GHz+46% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 16 MB+433% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 128 MB+700% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,140Bottom 10% | 2,990+162%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Bottom 25% | 19,960+277%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 980Bottom 10% | 2,036+108%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 7,400Bottom 24% | 35,769+383%Top 10% |
| PassMark | 13,400Bottom 22% | 62,297+365%Top 6% |
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