AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
36.5Single-core53
37.4Multi-core50
60.3Gaming62.2
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600X12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X wins this desktop processor face-off, 54 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+17) and Multi-core (+13). 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
- 10% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 105 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $449
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- Stronger Single-core score: 53 vs 37
- Stronger Multi-core score: 50 vs 37
- 58% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,300 vs 9,700
- 57% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,300 vs 7,200
- 54% higher PassMark: 28,300 vs 18,400
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W+10% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 128 W | 142 W+11% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,490Top 68% | 2,050+38%Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,200Top 55% | 11,300+57%Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,290Top 61% | 1,580+22%Top 40% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700Top 59% | 15,300+58%Top 35% |
| PassMark | 18,400Top 55% | 28,300+54%Top 29% |
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