AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
52Single-core53
41.8Multi-core50
61.6Gaming62.2
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X wins this desktop processor face-off, 54 to 49.8, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+8) and Single-core (+1). 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
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $449
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 50 vs 42
- 61% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 88 W
- 37% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,300 vs 11,200
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| 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 | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,020Top 39% | 2,050+1%Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,100Top 45% | 11,300+24%Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,560Top 41% | 1,580+1%Top 40% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,200Top 49% | 15,300+37%Top 35% |
| PassMark | 21,900Top 44% | 28,300+29%Top 29% |
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