What is better Ryzen 7 3700X or Ryzen 5 3600X?


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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs. AMD Ryzen 7 3700X: Specs
Both processors are worth considering
Go with the Ryzen 5 3600X if you want the best value
The Ryzen 7 3700X is the better choice for performance
Which is better Ryzen 7 3700X or Ryzen 5 3600X?
Is Ryzen 5 better or Ryzen 7?
Is Ryzen 5 5600X better than Ryzen 7 3700X for gaming?
What is the difference between Ryzen 5 3600 and Ryzen 7 3700X?

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Ryzen 5 3600X

Ryzen 5 3600X (Image credit: Windows Central)

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Affordable

AMD's Ryzen 5 3600X is the middle ground within the 3000 series family. It offers considerable performance for the price but doesn't come close to the Ryzen 7 3700X.

For

More affordable
Six cores/12 threads

Against

Less powerful
Higher TDP

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More Cores

The Ryzen 7 3700X is the next step up from the Ryzen 5 3600X in terms of performance and price. It's more expensive, but you get more cores, threads, and headroom in games and software.

For

Eight cores/16 threads
Better multi-core performance
Lower TDP

The Ryzen 5 3600X and Ryzen 7 3700X are pretty similar, though the major differences between the two are price, cores/threads, and thermal output. The Ryzen 5 3600X is more affordable, but you have just six cores and 12 threads with a thermal design power (TDP) rating of 95W. The Ryzen 7 3700X comes with eight cores and 16 threads and a lower TDP of 65W. The choice is yours, but it's difficult to make the wrong decision.

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs. AMD Ryzen 7 3700X: Specs

	Ryzen 5 3600X	Ryzen 7 3700X
Architecture	Zen 2	Zen 2
Cores	6 12	8 16
Clock speed	3.8GHz 4.4GHz	3.6GHz 4.4GHz
Cache	35MB	36MB
TDP	95W	65W
Launch Price	$249 (opens in new tab)	$329 (opens in new tab)

Both processors are worth considering

Regardless of which Ryzen 3000 series processor you end up purchasing, your PC will be able to do plenty of tasks, including gaming. Both the Ryzen 5 3600X and Ryzen 7 3700X are mid-tier processors that are more powerful than the Ryzen 3, but fall short against the Ryzen 9.

The Ryzen 5 3600X is the more affordable processor of the two. This CPU comes equipped with six cores and 12 threads, thanks to multi-threading. The base clock speed comes in at 3.8GHz with a boost of 4.4GHz. The available cache is 35MB, and TDP rating is 95W. What all this jargon means is it's a solid processor for usual PC tasks and gaming.

AMD Ryzen 7

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But for intensive applications like video editing, you'll likely want more cores to crunch all that data being sent by the software. This is where the 8-core and 16-thread Ryzen 7 3700X processor comes in. It may have a slightly lower base clock speed, but on the flip side, the Ryzne 7 3700X has a lower TDP rating of 65W.

Go with the Ryzen 5 3600X if you want the best value

The Ryzen 5 3600X offers the best value since it's more affordable. For the price, you get six cores and 12 threads, which is pretty crazy. These new AMD processors aren't like the old FX processors from a few years back. These are seriously good and on par with Intel offerings.

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Cheaper Ryzen

For most PC builders looking to save as much as possible during an upgrade or fresh build, the Ryzen 5 3600X is a great choice. It's affordable and comes equipped with six cores for some pretty good performance.

The Ryzen 7 3700X is the better choice for performance

If you need a processor that's able to do more than the Ryzen 5 3600X, the Ryzen 7 3700X is an excellent next step up without substantially increasing the price. Still, for less than $300 for an 8-core processor is a seriously good deal. It's also rated lower in terms of TDP at just 65W.

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More performance

The Ryzen 7 3700X is the better choice for applications that need more cores and faster clock speeds. It's a little more pricey, but well worth the upgrade if you require it.

Rich Edmonds is Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He's been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him over on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.

Which is better Ryzen 7 3700X or Ryzen 5 3600X?

The Ryzen 7 3700X is the next step up from the Ryzen 5 3600X in terms of performance and price. It's more expensive, but you get more cores, threads, and headroom in games and software.

Is Ryzen 5 better or Ryzen 7?

As expected, the latest and greatest Ryzen 7 series CPUs are better than older Ryzen 5 CPUs, but not by as much as you would expect. The entire Ryzen lineup scores well, and in general, is great for gaming. Typically, each generation of Ryzen CPU shows between a 10% and 20% increase in performance over the last.

Is Ryzen 5 5600X better than Ryzen 7 3700X for gaming?

Ryzen 5 5600X vs Ryzen 7 3700X: Gaming Benchmarks Strangely, the Ryzen 5 5600X outperformed the 3700X as well as the 5900X with respect to the averages at 720p. In terms of the lows, the hex-core 5600X was once again faster than the older octa-core Ryzen part.

What is the difference between Ryzen 5 3600 and Ryzen 7 3700X?

Ryzen 5 3700x can be boosted up to 4.4 GHz, while the 3600 will increase to 4.2 GHz. This is not a massive difference but provides more context when comparing clock speeds between these two CPUs.