AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
34.8Single-core36.2
36.4Multi-core42.3
59.1Gaming60.3
0 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 360010 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 45 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+6) and Single-core (+1). 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
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $329
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 36
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 3 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450Top 70% | 1,500+3%Top 65% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,900Top 58% | 8,400+22%Top 51% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,250Top 66% | 1,270+2%Top 63% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200Top 61% | 12,100+32%Top 46% |
| PassMark | 17,800Top 56% | 22,700+28%Top 42% |
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