CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Key Findings

All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior performance with a 33.0% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has the highest core count with 8 cores

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 7 9800X3D

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2024

Market Position

214th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs33rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs61st fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X

4,587

9800X3D

4,431

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X

30,100

9800X3D

40,043

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

9800X3D

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor

9800X3D

⚡Base Clock

3.9 GHz

9600X

4.7 GHz

9800X3D

🚀Turbo Clock

5.4 GHz

9600X

5.2 GHz

9800X3D

💻Cores/Threads

6 Threads: 12

9600X

8 Threads: 16

9800X3D

🔌Socket

AM5

9600X

AM5

9800X3D

⚡TDP

65 W

9600X

120 W

9800X3D

💾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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 96 MB

9800X3D

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 7 9800X3D takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D drawing more power under load (120W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.