AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
36.5Single-core28.4
37.4Multi-core37.2
60.3Gaming43
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600X6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.8 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+17) and Single-core (+8). AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 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
- Stronger Single-core score: 37 vs 28
- Stronger gaming score: 60 vs 43
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 42% lower process: 7 nm vs 12 nm
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $329
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- 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
- 11% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 128 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm+42% | 12 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W+10% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 128 W | 142 W+11% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz+2% | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,490+19%Top 68% | 1,255Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,200+9%Top 55% | 6,600Top 63% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,290+15%Top 61% | 1,120Top 77% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700Top 59% | 10,500+8%Top 54% |
| PassMark | 18,400+5%Top 55% | 17,600Top 57% |
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