CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 66.2%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior performance with a 61.5% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

338th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs113th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2020

Market Position

730th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs624th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs250th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X

4,587

3600X

2,760

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X

30,100

3600X

18,637

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

3600X

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 6-Core Processor

3600X

⚡Base Clock

3.9 GHz

9600X

3.8 GHz

3600X

🚀Turbo Clock

5.4 GHz

9600X

4.5 GHz

3600X

💻Cores/Threads

6 Threads: 12

9600X

6 Threads: 12

3600X

🔌Socket

AM5

9600X

AM4

3600X

⚡TDP

65 W

9600X

95 W

3600X

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

9600X

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

3600X

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and AMD Ryzen 5 3600X compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X drawing more power under load (95W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.