Ryzen 5 5600X3D vs Ryzen 9 7900X3D

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7900X3D
2023
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
31.74
+130%
Ryzen 5 5600X3D
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 105 Watt
13.80

Ryzen 9 7900X3D outperforms Ryzen 5 5600X3D by a whopping 130% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7900X3D and Ryzen 5 5600X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking130538
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation49.2741.97
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9no data
Power efficiency25.0312.44
Architecture codenameRaphael (2023−2024)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)7 July 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$599$229

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 7900X3D has 17% better value for money than Ryzen 5 5600X3D.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7900X3D and Ryzen 5 5600X3D basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2412
Base clock speed4.4 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.6 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache768 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache12 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nm7 nm
Die size71+71+122 mm74 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °Cno data
Number of transistors13,140 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7900X3D and Ryzen 5 5600X3D compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM5AM4
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7900X3D and Ryzen 5 5600X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7900X3D and Ryzen 5 5600X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7900X3D and Ryzen 5 5600X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GBno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon GraphicsN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7900X3D and Ryzen 5 5600X3D.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes2420

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 9 7900X3D 31.74
+130%
Ryzen 5 5600X3D 13.80

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 9 7900X3D 50410
+130%
Ryzen 5 5600X3D 21921

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen 9 7900X3D 2858
+37.2%
Ryzen 5 5600X3D 2083

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen 9 7900X3D 17585
+87.6%
Ryzen 5 5600X3D 9374

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 31.74 13.80
Recency 4 January 2023 7 July 2023
Physical cores 12 6
Threads 24 12
Chip lithography 5 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen 9 7900X3D has a 130% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

Ryzen 5 5600X3D, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 months, and 14.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7900X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 5600X3D in performance tests.


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