AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
36.5Single-core54.4
37.4Multi-core62.1
60.3Gaming79.6
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600X13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 64.1 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+25) and gaming (+19). 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 $549
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
- Stronger Single-core score: 54 vs 37
- Stronger Multi-core score: 62 vs 37
- Stronger gaming score: 80 vs 60
- 124% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 21,700 vs 9,700
- 112% higher PassMark: 39,000 vs 18,400
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.8 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 6 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,490Top 68% | 2,100+41%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,200Top 55% | 13,500+88%Top 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,290Top 61% | 1,600+24%Top 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700Top 59% | 21,700+124%Top 20% |
| PassMark | 18,400Top 55% | 39,000+112%Top 16% |
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