AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
A side-by-side spec comparison of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 65W |
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| Threads | 12 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen 2 | Zen 3 |
| Integrated Graphics | None | None |
Winner: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X — driven by Cores (8), Boost Clock (4.6 GHz), Threads (16)
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
1
performance point
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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