AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
36.5Single-core77.8
37.4Multi-core75.2
60.3Gamingspec-based94.4
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600X17 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.8 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+41) and multi-core (+38). 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
- 21% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 120 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $599
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 78 vs 37
- Stronger multi-core score: 75 vs 37
- 300% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 3 MB
- 300% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 32 MB
- 176% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 26,747 vs 9,700
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 95 W+21% | 120 W |
| Max turbo power | 128 W | 162 W+27% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.4 GHz+16% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz+27% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 12 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 128 MB+300% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,490Bottom 28% | 3,020+103%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,200Bottom 40% | 18,128+152%Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,290Bottom 33% | 1,908+48%Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700Bottom 35% | 26,747+176%Top 19% |
| PassMark | 18,400Bottom 32% | 50,200+173%Top 17% |
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