AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900
36.5Single-core78.6
37.4Multi-core70.5
60.3Gamingspec-based83.3
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600X16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900 wins this desktop processor face-off, 76.1 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+42) and multi-core (+33). 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
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $429
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7900
- Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 37
- Stronger multi-core score: 71 vs 37
- 300% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 3 MB
- 161% higher PassMark: 48,013 vs 18,400
- 155% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,776 vs 9,700
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 65 W+32% |
| Max turbo power | 128 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.4 GHz+23% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 12 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,490Bottom 28% | 2,990+101%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,200Bottom 40% | 15,725+118%Top 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,290Bottom 33% | 1,966+52%Top 26% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700Bottom 35% | 24,776+155%Top 21% |
| PassMark | 18,400Bottom 32% | 48,013+161%Top 20% |
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