AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   Let's say you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a decision after reading the comprehensive tests AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and see which is better for games or simple use for machine learning, rendering, video editing, streaming, programming. Here is all information from real video editing and streaming tests or various benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is made by the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like DaVinci Resolve Studio, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Blender, Handbrake, Prime95, UserBenchmark, 3DMark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), RealBench, PCMark 10, SuperPi, Blender, MATLAB, Dolphin Emulator, WPrime, 7zip, VeraCrypt, Gears 5, Furmark, AIDA64, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, PassMark.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

Rainbow Six Siege
Watch Dogs Legion
Apex Legends
Cyberpunk 2077
Red Dead Redemption 2
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Overwatch
Valorant
Valheim
Grand Theft Auto V
Fallout 76
Halo Infinite
DOOM: Eternal
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
Last Man Standing
Death Stranding
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Borderlands 3
Fortnite

After reading the results of parallel benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Ryzen 7 3700X

56%

Ryzen 5 3600

55%

This shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen 7 3700X is 1% better than Ryzen 5 3600. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen 7 3700X

55%

Ryzen 5 3600

53%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a small game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Monster Hunter World, Metro Exodus, NBA 2K20, Ghostrunner, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Battlefield V, Control, DOTA 2A, Forza Horizon 4, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Horizon Zero Dawn, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, League of Legends (LOL), Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Half-Life: Alyx, Hitman 3.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	97.2	94.7
Valorant	110.5	107.6
Cyberpunk 2077	61.9	60.3
Apex Legends	103.8	101.2
Call of Duty Warzone	82.8	80.7
Overwatch	89.5	87.2
Red Dead Redemption 2	76.2	74.3
DOOM Eternal	55.2	53.8
Warzone	86.2	83.9
Assassin's Creed	92.8	90.4
Valheim	91.7	89.3

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Ryzen 7 3700X

68%

Ryzen 5 3600

63%

To make a finishing resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen 7 3700X is more energy efficient than the Ryzen 5 3600 since it has less power consumption: 65W vs. 65W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, machine learning, video rendering or video editing, streaming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU includes all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to reach maximum efficiency. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to make sure that the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode are unused.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X	AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Cinbench 15 Single-core	204
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2114	1578
Cinbench 20 Single-core	501	472
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	4834	3689
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1294	1253
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	12355	9412

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X	AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Single-Core	2716	2611
Multi-Core	22880	17872

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X	AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Single-Core	1339	1238
Multi-Core	9023	6578

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in new games. The economy are obvious! Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X	AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Announcement date	July 07, 2019	July 07, 2019
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	AM4	AM4
Core name	Matisse	Matisse
Architecture	Zen 2	Zen 2
Generation	3	3
Turbo Frequency	4.4 MHz	4.2 MHz
Frequency	3.6 MHz	3.6 MHz
Cores	8	6
Threads	16	12
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	4600 millions	4200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	65 W	65 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency	3200	3200
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache	512KB	384KB
L2 cache	4MB	3MB
L3 cache	32MB	32MB
Overclocking	Yes	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	100-000000071 100-100000071BOX 100-100000071MPK	100-000000031 100-100000031BOX 100-100000031MPK

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Another difference is that Ryzen 7 3700X has 2 more core than Ryzen 5 3600. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is better: 28
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is better: 0
However, it should be understood that the summary data in the article above do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Be sure to watch the testing video and read the reviews of real owners of AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Ryzen 5 3600 before making a decision which of the processors to buy for gaming.

• AMD Ryzen 7 3700X specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 5 3600 specs and review.