AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
36.5Single-core47.9
37.4Multi-core48.2
60.3Gamingspec-based87.5
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600X13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 57.9 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+11) and multi-core (+11). 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
- 12% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- 10% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 105 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $449
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 48 vs 37
- Stronger multi-core score: 48 vs 37
- 200% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 32 MB
- 53% higher PassMark: 28,100 vs 18,400
- 46% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,500 vs 7,200
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2022 |
| 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 | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4.5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 96 MB+200% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,490Bottom 27% | 1,900+28%Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,200Bottom 39% | 10,500+46%Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,290Bottom 32% | 1,470+14%Bottom 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700Bottom 34% | 14,200+46%Top 50% |
| PassMark | 18,400Bottom 32% | 28,100+53%Top 45% |
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