AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
43.5Single-core36.2
40.9Multi-core42.3
86.9Gamingspec-based60.3
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.2 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+7). AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 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 36
- 200% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 32 MB
- 10% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,397 vs 1,270
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $329
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 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
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | — | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | — | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+200% | 32 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,500Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,400Bottom 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,397+10%Bottom 42% | 1,270Bottom 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,978Bottom 42% | 12,100+10%Bottom 46% |
| PassMark | 21,888Bottom 40% | 22,700+4%Bottom 41% |
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