AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
73.3Single-core36.2
49.3Multi-core42.3
66Gamingspec-based60.3
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7600X5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 60.7 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+37) and multi-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 7600X
- Stronger single-core score: 73 vs 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 42
- 61% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 88 W
- 55% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,963 vs 1,270
- 50% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 4 MB
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
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 5 nm+29% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W+61% | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+31% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz+20% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,500Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,400Bottom 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,963+55%Top 27% | 1,270Bottom 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,242+26%Top 46% | 12,100Bottom 46% |
| PassMark | 28,270+25%Top 44% | 22,700Bottom 41% |
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