AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
36.5Single-core52
37.4Multi-core41.8
60.3Gaming61.6
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600X8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 49.8 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+16) and Multi-core (+4). AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 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 3600X
- 45% higher Max turbo power: 128 W vs 88 W
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $299
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Stronger Single-core score: 52 vs 37
- Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 37
- 36% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,020 vs 1,490
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,100 vs 7,200
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2020 |
| 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 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,490Top 68% | 2,020+36%Top 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,200Top 55% | 9,100+26%Top 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,290Top 61% | 1,560+21%Top 41% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700Top 59% | 11,200+15%Top 49% |
| PassMark | 18,400Top 55% | 21,900+19%Top 44% |
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