AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
47Single-core36.2
39.9Multi-core42.3
43.6Gamingspec-based60.3
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600G9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 45 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+2). AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 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 5600G
- Stronger single-core score: 47 vs 36
- 23% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,850 vs 1,500
- 16% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,470 vs 1,270
- Lower launch price: $259 vs $329
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 3 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+8% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 32 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 CU Vega) | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,900 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 4+33% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,850+23%Bottom 46% | 1,500Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,300Bottom 41% | 8,400+1%Bottom 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,470+16%Bottom 42% | 1,270Bottom 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,800Bottom 40% | 12,100+12%Bottom 46% |
| PassMark | 19,900Bottom 37% | 22,700+14%Bottom 41% |
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