AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
36.5Single-core50.3
37.4Multi-core47.7
60.3Gaming61.6
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600X12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 52 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+14) and Multi-core (+10). 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
- 12% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $299
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
- Stronger Single-core score: 50 vs 37
- Stronger Multi-core score: 48 vs 37
- 50% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,800 vs 7,200
- 45% higher PassMark: 26,700 vs 18,400
- 44% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 14,000 vs 9,700
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2022 |
| 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 | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,490Top 68% | 2,000+34%Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,200Top 55% | 10,800+50%Top 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,290Top 61% | 1,500+16%Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700Top 59% | 14,000+44%Top 41% |
| PassMark | 18,400Top 55% | 26,700+45%Top 35% |
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