AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
84.7Single-core37.6
52.5Multi-core54.2
66.6Gamingspec-based78.3
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9600X8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 65.7 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+47). AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 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
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 38
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 68% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 2,180 vs 1,300
- 43% lower process: 4 nm vs 7 nm
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Lower launch price: $279 vs $499
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
- 100% higher cores: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher threads: 24 vs 12
- 100% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 32 MB
- 61% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 88 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 4 nm+43% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 142 W+61% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+3% | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+17% | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,540Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,000Top 46% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,180+68%Top 13% | 1,300Bottom 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,176Top 35% | 18,300+7%Top 31% |
| PassMark | 30,047Top 40% | 32,600+8%Top 37% |
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