AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
52Single-core86.9
41.8Multi-core65.6
61.6Gamingspec-based94.4
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.2 to 49.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+35) and multi-core (+24). 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
- 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $499
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 52
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 42
- 200% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 32 MB
- 167% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 107% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 23,204 vs 11,200
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2026 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 4 nm+43% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+46% | 120 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 162 W+84% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz+27% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.6 GHz+22% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 96 MB+200% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,020Top 50% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,100Bottom 47% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,560Bottom 49% | 2,221+42%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,200Bottom 44% | 23,204+107%Top 25% |
| PassMark | 21,900Bottom 40% | 41,305+89%Top 24% |
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