CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 67.0%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X shows superior performance with a 8.5% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X has the highest core count with 12 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 9 3900X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2020

Market Position

292nd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs637th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs90th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X

4,587

3900X

2,746

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X

30,100

3900X

32,666

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

3900X

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-Core Processor

3900X

⚡Base Clock

3.9 GHz

9600X

3.8 GHz

3900X

🚀Turbo Clock

5.4 GHz

9600X

4.7 GHz

3900X

💻Cores/Threads

6 Threads: 12

9600X

12 Threads: 24

3900X

🔌Socket

AM5

9600X

AM4

3900X

⚡TDP

65 W

9600X

105 W

3900X

💾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: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB

3900X

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 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 9 3900X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X drawing more power under load (105W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.