AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D VS AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
We are comparing the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (AMD) with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (AMD). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each processor, in-depth specs, and benchmark comparisons.
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D AND AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
Here’s how AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Why AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is the best choice:
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33% more CPU threads (16 vs 12)
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33% more CPU cores (8 vs 6)
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2% higher P-core turbo frequency (4500 MHz vs 4400 MHz)
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33% more performance-core threads (16 vs 12)
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33% more performance cores (8 vs 6)
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3% higher P-core base frequency (3400 MHz vs 3300 MHz)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D AND AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
Below is the detailed specification table comparing AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that CPU wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
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General Information
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| CPU Name: | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
| Vendor: | AMD | AMD |
| Release Date: | March 15, 2022 | January 8, 2024 |
| Type: | Desktop | Desktop |
| Instruction Set: | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| Codename: | Zen 3 (Vermeer) | Zen 3 (Vermeer) |
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Package and Thermals
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| Manufacturing Process: | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| TDP (PL1): | 105 W | 105 W |
| Max Boost TDP (PL2): | — | 142 W |
| Socket: | AM4 | AM4 |
| Max Temp (TJMax): | 90 C | 90 C |
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CPU Cores
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Total Cores
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| Total Cores | 8 | 6 |
| Total Threads | 16 | 12 |
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P-Cores
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| P-Cores | 8 | 6 |
| P-Threads | 16 | 12 |
| P-Core Base Frequency | 3400 MHz | 3300 MHz |
| P-Core Turbo Frequency | 4500 MHz | 4400 MHz |
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NPU
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Cache and Bus
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| Multiplier | Locked | Locked |
| Bus Frequency | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 0.5 MB |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB | 96 MB |
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Memory Support
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| Memory Types: | DDR4-3200, DDR4-2933, DDR4-2667 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max Memory Size: | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory Channels: | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory Bandwidth: | 51.2 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |
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| Technologies: | 3D V-Cache, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, SHA, Precision Boost 2, SMT, XFR 2, AMD-V, EVP, SMAP, SMEP | 3D V-Cache, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, SHA, Precision Boost 2, SMT, XFR 2, AMD-V, EVP, SMAP, SMEP |
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Benchmarks
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Geekbench V6
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| Multi-Core | 11198 | 8781 |
| Single-Core | 2113 | 1985 |
| File Compression | 1240 | 985 |
| Clang Compression | 81 | 61 |
| HTML5 Browser | 228 | 175 |
| PDF Renderer | 317 | 223 |
| Text Processing | 206 | 194 |
| Background Blur | 55 | 46 |
| Photo Processing | 81 | 61 |
| Ray Tracing | 20 | 15 |
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PassMark CPU
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| Multi-Core | 28302 | 21850 |
| Single-Core | 3234 | 3179 |
| Integer Math | 88300 | 65400 |
| Floating Point | 50100 | 37400 |
| Prime Numbers | 229 | 181 |
| String Sorting | 33800 | 24700 |
| Data Encryption | 20200 | 15100 |
| Data Compression | 329600 | 246800 |
| Physics | 2879 | 2444 |
| Extended Instructions | 22600 | 17100 |
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Cinebench 2024
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| Multi-Core | 828 | 698 |
| Single-Core | 92 | 80 |
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Blender
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| Render Score | 212 | 160 |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D AND AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
The charts below visualize how AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D stack up in key performance metrics.
Performance Radar Chart
Performance Benchmarks
Release Timeline of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D was released 1 year, 9 months, 24 days earlier than AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D.
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Domain Score Summary
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Our Verdict
In conclusion, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has a narrow overall lead compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D. Its strongest advantages are in Single-Core Performance, Multi-Core Performance, CPU Architecture and Energy Efficiency. They are still fairly close in Memory Architecture.
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