AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
52Single-core36.2
41.8Multi-core42.3
61.6Gamingspec-based60.3
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 49.8 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+16). AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 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 36
- 35% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,020 vs 1,500
- 23% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,560 vs 1,270
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- 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 5600X | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 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 5600X | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz+5% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | 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 5600X | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,020+35%Bottom 50% | 1,500Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,100+8%Bottom 46% | 8,400Bottom 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,560+23%Bottom 48% | 1,270Bottom 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,200Bottom 43% | 12,100+8%Bottom 46% |
| PassMark | 21,900Bottom 40% | 22,700+4%Bottom 41% |
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