AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
36.5Single-core47
37.4Multi-core39.9
60.3Gaming43.6
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600X8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X scores 42.8 against 42.9 for AMD Ryzen 5 5600G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 5600G edges ahead in Single-core and Multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Stronger gaming score: 60 vs 44
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 45% higher Max turbo power: 128 W vs 88 W
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
- Stronger Single-core score: 47 vs 37
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,850 vs 1,490
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,300 vs 7,200
- 14% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,470 vs 1,290
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 65 W+32% |
| Max turbo power | 128 W+45% | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 CU Vega) |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,490 | 1,850+24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,200 | 8,300+15% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,290 | 1,470+14% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700 | 10,800+11% |
| PassMark | 18,400 | 19,900+8% |
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