AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
43.5Single-core28.4
40.9Multi-core37.2
86.9Gamingspec-based43
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.2 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+15) and multi-core (+4). AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 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 5600X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 44 vs 28
- Stronger multi-core score: 41 vs 37
- 500% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 16 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 42% lower process: 7 nm vs 12 nm
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $329
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- 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
- 12% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm+42% | 12 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 142 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | — | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+12% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz+2% | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+500% | 16 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,255Bottom 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,600Bottom 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,397+25%Bottom 42% | 1,120Bottom 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,978+5%Bottom 42% | 10,500Bottom 39% |
| PassMark | 21,888+24%Bottom 40% | 17,600Bottom 30% |
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