AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
52Single-core43.5
41.8Multi-core40.9
61.6Gamingspec-based86.9
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.2 to 49.8. AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 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 5600X
- Stronger single-core score: 52 vs 44
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 12% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz
- 12% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,560 vs 1,397
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
- 200% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 32 MB
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $299
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | — |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+12% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz+5% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 96 MB+200% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,020Top 50% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,100Bottom 47% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,560+12%Bottom 49% | 1,397Bottom 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,200+2%Bottom 44% | 10,978Bottom 42% |
| PassMark | 21,900Bottom 40% | 21,888Bottom 40% |
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