AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D
34.8Single-core56.3
36.4Multi-core44.9
59.1Gamingspec-based87.5
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 360011 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 59 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+22) and multi-core (+9). AMD Ryzen 5 3600 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 3600
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $269
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 35
- Stronger multi-core score: 45 vs 36
- 200% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 32 MB
- 100% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 3 MB
- 41% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 12,969 vs 9,200
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4 GHz+11% |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.5 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 6 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 96 MB+200% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450Bottom 26% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,900Bottom 37% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,250Bottom 28% | 1,639+31%Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200Bottom 32% | 12,969+41%Bottom 48% |
| PassMark | 17,800Bottom 31% | 24,973+40%Bottom 46% |
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