AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
52Single-core37.6
41.8Multi-core54.2
61.6Gaming78.3
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 55.3 to 49.8, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+17) and Multi-core (+12). 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 38
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 31% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,020 vs 1,540
- 20% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,560 vs 1,300
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $499
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 54 vs 42
- Stronger gaming score: 78 vs 62
- 100% higher cores: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher threads: 24 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 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 5600X | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 6 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | 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 5600X | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,020+31%Top 39% | 1,540Top 63% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,100Top 45% | 11,000+21%Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,560+20%Top 41% | 1,300Top 59% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,200Top 49% | 18,300+63%Top 24% |
| PassMark | 21,900Top 44% | 32,600+49%Top 26% |
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