AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
47Single-core37.6
39.9Multi-core54.2
43.6Gamingspec-based78.3
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600G11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 55.3 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+14). 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 38
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 20% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,850 vs 1,540
- 13% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,470 vs 1,300
- Lower launch price: $259 vs $499
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 40
- 300% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 16 MB
- 100% higher cores: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher threads: 24 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 142 W+61% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+3% | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 6 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 64 MB+300% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 CU Vega) | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,900 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 4+33% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,850+20%Bottom 46% | 1,540Bottom 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,300Bottom 41% | 11,000+33%Top 47% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,470+13%Bottom 42% | 1,300Bottom 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,800Bottom 40% | 18,300+69%Top 32% |
| PassMark | 19,900Bottom 37% | 32,600+64%Top 37% |
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