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.