AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
36.5Single-core67.1
37.4Multi-core53.5
60.3Gamingspec-based48
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600X15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.2 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+31) and multi-core (+16). 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
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 45% higher Max turbo power: 128 W vs 88 W
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $329
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 37
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 37
- 167% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 81% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,000 vs 7,200
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 4 nm+43% |
| 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 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz+11% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz+16% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,490Bottom 27% | 2,570+72%Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,200Bottom 39% | 13,000+81%Top 40% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,290Bottom 32% | 1,790+39%Top 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700Bottom 34% | 17,100+76%Top 36% |
| PassMark | 18,400Bottom 32% | 29,500+60%Top 41% |
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