AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
52Single-core38.6
41.8Multi-core64.6
61.6Gamingspec-based79
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 60.4 to 49.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+23). 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 39
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 29% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,020 vs 1,570
- 18% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,560 vs 1,320
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $749
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 42
- 167% higher cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher threads: 32 vs 12
- 167% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 32+167% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,020+29%Bottom 50% | 1,570Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,100Bottom 46% | 13,300+46%Top 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,560+18%Bottom 48% | 1,320Bottom 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,200Bottom 43% | 24,700+121%Top 22% |
| PassMark | 21,900Bottom 40% | 39,000+78%Top 27% |
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