AMD Ryzen 5 2600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X: What is the difference?
44points
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
58points
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
€69
€300
€69
Comparison winner
€300
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61 facts in comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Why is AMD Ryzen 5 2600X better than AMD Ryzen 7 3700X?
- 64KB bigger L1 cache?
576KBvs512KB - 1000million more transistors?
4800 millionvs3800 million
Why is AMD Ryzen 7 3700X better than AMD Ryzen 5 2600X?
- 33.33% faster CPU speed?
8 x 3.6GHzvs6 x 3.6GHz - 267MHz higher ram speed?
3200MHzvs2933MHz - 4 more CPU threads?
16vs12 - 5nm smaller semiconductor size?
7nmvs12nm - 30W lower TDP?
65Wvs95W - 1MB bigger L2 cache?
4MBvs3MB - 1.
61x higher PassMark result?
22682vs14087 - 16MB bigger L3 cache?
32MBvs16MB
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
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AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
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AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
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Intel Core i7-10700K
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
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Intel Core i7-9700K
Price comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Buy used:
€40
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
AMD YD260XBCAFMAX Ryzen 5 2600X 6-Core 9. ..AMD YD260XBCAFMAX Ryzen 5 2600X 6-Core 95 W CPU mit Wraith Max RGB beleuchteter Kühler, Schwarz |
€240 | ||
| AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, 3,60GHz, AM4 Prozesso…AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, 3,60GHz, AM4 Prozessor | €45 | ||
| AMD Ryzen 2nd Gen 5 2600X — 3.6GHz GHz S…AMD Ryzen 2nd Gen 5 2600X — 3.6GHz GHz Six Core (YD260XBCM6IAF) Prozessor | €40 | ||
| AMD Ryzen 5 2600X (6x 3.60GHz) YD260XBCM…AMD Ryzen 5 2600X (6x 3.60GHz) YD260XBCM6IAF CPU Sockel AM4 #306902 | €52 | ||
| AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Prozessor 6C/12T, 3.60…AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Prozessor 6C/12T, 3.60-4.20GHz, boxed | €92 | ||
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Buy used:
€175
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Prozessor, 4GHz AM4 36…AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Prozessor, 4GHz AM4 36MB Cache Wraith Prism | €300 | ||
AMD Ryzen 7 3800x 4,5GHz AM4 36MB Cache . ..AMD Ryzen 7 3800x 4,5GHz AM4 36MB Cache Wraith Prism |
€328 | ||
| AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 8C/16T, 3.60-4.40GHz,…AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 8C/16T, 3.60-4.40GHz, boxed (100-100000071BOX) — NEU und OVP! | €225 | ||
| AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 8x 3.60GHz, boxed, AM…AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 8x 3.60GHz, boxed, AM4, Matisse, Prozessor, CPU | €175 | ||
| AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 8C/16T, 3.60-4.40GHz,…AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 8C/16T, 3.60-4.40GHz, boxed (100-100000071BOX) | €303 | ||
| AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 8C/16T, 3.60-4.40GHz,…AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 8C/16T, 3.60-4.40GHz, boxed (100-100000071BOX) | €303 | ||
User reviews
Overall rating
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
3 User reviews
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
9.7/10
3 User reviews
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
9 User reviews
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
7.9/10
9 User reviews
Features
Value for money
9.
7/10
3 votes
7.7/10
9 votes
Gaming
9.3/10
3 votes
8.2/10
9 votes
Performance
10.0/10
3 votes
8.2/10
9 votes
Reliability
9.7/10
3 votes
8.2/10
9 votes
Energy efficiency
10.0/10
3 votes
7.7/10
9 votes
Performance
CPU speed
6 x 3.6GHz
8 x 3.6GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
CPU threads
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
turbo clock speed
4.25GHz
4.4GHz
When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
Has an unlocked multiplier
✔AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
✔AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.
L2 cache
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L3 cache
A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L1 cache
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L2 core
0.5MB/core
0.5MB/core
More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
L3 core
2.67MB/core
4MB/core
More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
Benchmarks
PassMark result
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Cinebench R20 (multi) result
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 (single) result
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 7 3700X)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Geekbench 5 result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 7 3700X)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Blender (bmw27) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 2600X)
170.7seconds
The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
Blender (classroom) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 2600X)
509.9seconds
The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene.
More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
performance per watt
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 2600X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 7 3700X)
This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.
Integrated graphics
OpenCL version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 2600X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 7 3700X)
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
Memory
RAM speed
2933MHz
3200MHz
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
maximum memory bandwidth
43.71GB/s
47.68GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
DDR memory version
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM.
Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
memory channels
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
maximum memory amount
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
bus transfer rate
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 2600X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 7 3700X)
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Supports ECC memory
✖AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
✖AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
eMMC version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 2600X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 7 3700X)
A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device.
For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
bus speed
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 2600X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 7 3700X)
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Features
instruction sets
AVX, AES, MMX
SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, FMA4, F16C, MMX
Instruction sets are sets of codes that the CPU runs for certain functions.
uses multithreading
✔AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
✔AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor’s physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
bits executed at a time
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 2600X)
Unknown.
Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 7 3700X)
NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
Has TrustZone
✖AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
✖AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
front-end width
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 2600X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 7 3700X)
The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
Has NX bit
✔AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
✔AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.
VFP version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 2600X)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 7 3700X)
Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging.
Miscellaneous
Has AES
✔AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
✔AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
Price comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Buy used:
€40
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD YD260XBCAFMAX Ryzen 5 2600X 6-Core 9…AMD YD260XBCAFMAX Ryzen 5 2600X 6-Core 95 W CPU mit Wraith Max RGB beleuchteter Kühler, Schwarz | €240 | ||
| AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, 3,60GHz, AM4 Prozesso…AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, 3,60GHz, AM4 Prozessor | €45 | ||
| AMD Ryzen 2nd Gen 5 2600X — 3.6GHz GHz S…AMD Ryzen 2nd Gen 5 2600X — 3.6GHz GHz Six Core (YD260XBCM6IAF) Prozessor | €40 | ||
| AMD Ryzen 5 2600X (6x 3.60GHz) YD260XBCM…AMD Ryzen 5 2600X (6x 3.60GHz) YD260XBCM6IAF CPU Sockel AM4 #306902 | €52 | ||
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Prozessor 6C/12T, 3. 60…AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Prozessor 6C/12T, 3.60-4.20GHz, boxed |
€92 | ||
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Buy used:
€175
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Prozessor, 4GHz AM4 36…AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Prozessor, 4GHz AM4 36MB Cache Wraith Prism | €300 | ||
| AMD Ryzen 7 3800x 4,5GHz AM4 36MB Cache …AMD Ryzen 7 3800x 4,5GHz AM4 36MB Cache Wraith Prism | €328 | ||
| AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 8C/16T, 3.60-4.40GHz,…AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 8C/16T, 3.60-4.40GHz, boxed (100-100000071BOX) — NEU und OVP! | €225 | ||
| AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 8x 3.60GHz, boxed, AM…AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 8x 3.60GHz, boxed, AM4, Matisse, Prozessor, CPU | €175 | ||
| AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 8C/16T, 3.60-4.40GHz,…AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 8C/16T, 3.60-4.40GHz, boxed (100-100000071BOX) | €303 | ||
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 8C/16T, 3. 60-4.40GHz,…AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 8C/16T, 3.60-4.40GHz, boxed (100-100000071BOX) |
€303 | ||
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Ryzen 5 2600X: performance comparison
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
We compared two desktop CPUs: the 3.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 3700X with 8-cores against the 3.6 GHz Ryzen 5 2600X with 6-cores. On this page, you’ll find out which processor has better performance in benchmarks, games and other useful information.
- Review
- Differences
- Performance
- Specs
- Comments
Review
General overview and comparison of the processors
Single-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Ryzen 7 3700X
60
Ryzen 5 2600X
50
Multi-Core Performance
Measure performance when all cores are involved
Ryzen 7 3700X
40
Ryzen 5 2600X
26
Power Efficiency
The efficiency score of electricity consumption
Ryzen 7 3700X
61
Ryzen 5 2600X
47
NanoReview Final Score
Generic CPU rating
Ryzen 7 3700X
53
Ryzen 5 2600X
41
Key Differences
What are the key differences between 2600X and 3700X
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- Has 16384 KB larger L3 cache size
- Supports up to 128 GB DDR4-3200 RAM
- More modern manufacturing process – 7 versus 12 nanometers
- Newer — released 1-year and 3-months later
- Has 2 more physical cores
- Newer PCI Express version – 4.
0 - 22% faster in a single-core Geekbench v5 test — 1279 vs 1048 points
- Around 3.97 GB/s (9%) higher theoretical memory bandwidth
- 5% higher Turbo Boost frequency (4.4 GHz vs 4.2 GHz)
Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarks
Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Ryzen 7 3700X
+24%
1358
Ryzen 5 2600X
1096
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Ryzen 7 3700X
+63%
12260
Ryzen 5 2600X
7531
Passmark CPU (Single-Core)
Ryzen 7 3700X
+11%
2680
Ryzen 5 2600X
2405
Passmark CPU (Multi-Core)
Ryzen 7 3700X
+62%
22704
Ryzen 5 2600X
14049
Geekbench 5 (Single-Core)
Ryzen 7 3700X
+22%
1284
Ryzen 5 2600X
1054
Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core)
Ryzen 7 3700X
+45%
8426
Ryzen 5 2600X
5827
Submit your Cinebench R23 result
Specifications
Full technical specification of AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 5 2600X
General
| Vendor | AMD | AMD |
| Released | July 7, 2019 | April 19, 2018 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| instruction set | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| P-Cores | 8 | 6 |
| P-Threads | 16 | 12 |
| Base Frequency (P) | 3. 6 GHz |
3.6 GHz |
| Turbo Boost Frequency (P) | 4.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Total Cores | 8 | 6 |
| Total Threads | 16 | 12 |
| Bus Frequency | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 36x | 36x |
| L1 Cache | 64K (per core) | 96K (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 32MB (shared) | 16MB (shared) |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | Yes |
Package
| Transistors | 3. 8 billions |
4.8 billions |
| Fabrication process | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| TDP (PL1) | 65 W | 95 W |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Peak temperature | 95°C | 95°C |
Memory Support
| Memory types | — DDR4-3200 | — DDR4-2933 |
| Memory Size | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Max. Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max. Memory Bandwidth | 47.68 GB/s | 43.71 GB/s |
| ECC Support | Yes | Yes |
| Official site | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X official page | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X official page |
| PCI Express Version | 4.
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