AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
60.7Single-core53.7
48.3Multi-core61.1
88.8Gamingspec-based79.6
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 62.1 against 63.5 for AMD Ryzen 9 5900X. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 9 5900X edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 61 vs 54
- 50% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 64 MB
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 29% lower process: 5 nm vs 7 nm
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $549
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
- Stronger multi-core score: 61 vs 48
- 100% higher cores: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher threads: 24 vs 12
- 50% higher PassMark: 38,887 vs 25,868
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 5 nm+29% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 142 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | — | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | — | 12 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz+11% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+50% | 64 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,100Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,500Top 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,568Bottom 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 20,634Top 32% |
| PassMark | 25,868Top 42% | 38,887+50%Top 23% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,608+4%Top 42% | 3,465Top 47% |
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