AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
34.8Single-core77.4
36.4Multi-core78.5
59.1Gamingspec-based84.6
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 360017 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.7 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+43) and multi-core (+42). 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
- 62% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 170 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $549
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
- Stronger single-core score: 77 vs 35
- Stronger multi-core score: 79 vs 36
- 300% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 3 MB
- 215% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 29,000 vs 9,200
- 195% higher PassMark: 52,500 vs 17,800
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+62% | 170 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 230 W+161% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz+31% |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 5.6 GHz+33% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 12 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450Bottom 25% | 2,880+99%Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,900Bottom 36% | 18,500+168%Top 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,250Bottom 27% | 2,000+60%Top 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200Bottom 32% | 29,000+215%Top 17% |
| PassMark | 17,800Bottom 31% | 52,500+195%Top 14% |
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