AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
84.7Single-core86.9
52.5Multi-core65.6
66.6Gamingspec-based94.4
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9600X12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.2 to 65.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+13) and single-core (+2). AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 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 9600X
- 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 W
- 17% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 24
- Lower launch price: $279 vs $499
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 53
- 200% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 32 MB
- 84% higher Max turbo power: 162 W vs 88 W
- 37% higher PassMark: 41,305 vs 30,047
- 35% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 23,204 vs 17,176
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2026 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+46% | 120 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 162 W+84% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.7 GHz+21% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 96 MB+200% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,180Top 13% | 2,221+2%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,176Top 35% | 23,204+35%Top 25% |
| PassMark | 30,047Top 40% | 41,305+37%Top 24% |
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