AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
69.5Single-core38.6
49.7Multi-core64.4
64.7Gamingspec-based79
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 76009 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 scores 59.4 against 60.3 for AMD Ryzen 9 3950X. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 9 3950X edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 7600
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 39
- 69% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,650 vs 1,570
- 45% higher PassMark (single thread): 3,907 vs 2,701
- 39% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,833 vs 1,320
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $749
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
- Stronger multi-core score: 64 vs 50
- 167% higher cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher threads: 32 vs 12
- 100% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 32 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 5 nm+29% | 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 7600 | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 32+167% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+9% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+9% | 4.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+69%Top 33% | 1,570Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Top 40% | 13,300+6%Top 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,833+39%Top 38% | 1,320Bottom 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,369Top 50% | 24,700+72%Top 25% |
| PassMark | 26,959Top 40% | 38,396+42%Top 23% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,907+45%Top 33% | 2,701Bottom 29% |
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