AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700
36.5Single-core71.9
37.4Multi-core58.6
60.3Gamingspec-based66
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600X15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 64.5 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+35) and multi-core (+21). 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 $329
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 7700
- Stronger single-core score: 72 vs 37
- Stronger multi-core score: 59 vs 37
- 167% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 113% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,300 vs 7,200
- 89% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 18,300 vs 9,700
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm+29% |
| 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 7 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.3 GHz+20% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,490Bottom 27% | 2,700+81%Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,200Bottom 39% | 15,300+113%Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,290Bottom 32% | 1,900+47%Top 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700Bottom 34% | 18,300+89%Top 32% |
| PassMark | 18,400Bottom 32% | 34,500+88%Top 34% |
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