AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
43.5Single-core55.8
40.9Multi-core72.6
86.9Gamingspec-based80.2
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.5 to 53.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+32) and single-core (+12). AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D 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
- 50% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 64 MB
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $799
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
- Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 44
- Stronger multi-core score: 73 vs 41
- 167% higher cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher threads: 32 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 142 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | — | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 32+167% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+50% | 64 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,130Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,400Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,397Bottom 42% | 1,640+17%Top 48% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,978Bottom 42% | 28,500+160%Top 18% |
| PassMark | 21,888Bottom 40% | 45,700+109%Top 22% |
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