Ryzen 5 3600 vs Ryzen 7 5700X3D
The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is about 61% faster than the Ryzen 5 3600 in games where the processor sets the frame rate, in our estimates. Below: FPS in popular games, the specs side by side, and the graphics cards that suit each.
Updated · By Muhammad Muzammil
The short answer
In a typical one of 8 popular games at 1080p High with an RTX 5090, the Ryzen 5 3600 gets about 95 FPS and the Ryzen 7 5700X3D about 153 FPS. With a slower graphics card, or at 1440p and 4K, the card sets the FPS more often and the gap gets smaller.
Both use the AM4 socket. Both take DDR4 memory. Cores and threads: 6 / 12 on the Ryzen 5 3600, 8 / 16 on the Ryzen 7 5700X3D. Only the Ryzen 5 3600 comes with a cooler in the box (AMD Wraith Stealth); the Ryzen 7 5700X3D needs one bought separately.
Ryzen 5 3600 vs Ryzen 7 5700X3D: FPS in popular games
Estimated FPS at 1080p High with 32 GB RAM (Ryzen 5 3600 / Ryzen 7 5700X3D in each column). With an RTX 5090, the processor sets the frame rate wherever it can. Values above 500 show as 500+. See FPS for your own PC.
| Game | RTX 5090 | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 218 / 351 | 218 / 305 |
| Valorant | 239 / 386 | 239 / 386 |
| Fortnite | 104 / 168 | 104 / 164 |
| Apex Legends | 96 / 154 | 96 / 154 |
| Marvel Rivals | 74 / 119 | 74 / 89 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | 95 / 153 | 95 / 110 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 77 / 123 | 77 / 104 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 77 / 125 | 77 / 125 |
With a mid-range graphics card such as an RTX 5060, the card sets the frame rate in more games, so the difference between the two processors is smaller.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
Specs side by side
| Spec | Ryzen 5 3600 | Ryzen 7 5700X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost clock | up to 4.2 GHz | up to 4.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 96 MB |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Memory | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Integrated graphics | None | None |
| Cooler in the box | AMD Wraith Stealth | Not included |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 105 W |
| Launch year | 2019 | 2024 |
| Gaming index (est.) | 43.5 | 70.1 |
Gaming index: estimated CPU-bound gaming performance at 1080p, Ryzen 7 9800X3D = 100. Memory and box cooler as listed on AMD and Intel product pages; where we couldn't confirm a value there, check the manufacturer's page.
Graphics cards that pair well with the Ryzen 5 3600
Graphics cards that pair well with the Ryzen 7 5700X3D
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Ryzen 5 3600 vs Ryzen 7 5700X3D FAQs
Is the Ryzen 5 3600 better than the Ryzen 7 5700X3D for gaming?
The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is about 61% faster than the Ryzen 5 3600 in games where the processor sets the frame rate, in our estimates. In a typical one of 8 popular games at 1080p High with an RTX 5090, the Ryzen 5 3600 gets about 95 FPS and the Ryzen 7 5700X3D about 153 FPS.
Ryzen 5 3600 or Ryzen 7 5700X3D: which gets more FPS in Counter-Strike 2?
With an RTX 5090 at 1080p High, the Ryzen 5 3600 gets about 218 FPS and the Ryzen 7 5700X3D about 351 FPS in our estimates.
Do the Ryzen 5 3600 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D use the same motherboard?
Yes. Both use the AM4 socket, so the same motherboard can take either (it may need a BIOS update first).
Do the Ryzen 5 3600 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D come with a cooler?
Only the Ryzen 5 3600 does (AMD Wraith Stealth). The Ryzen 7 5700X3D needs a cooler bought separately.
Do the Ryzen 5 3600 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D have integrated graphics?
No. Neither has integrated graphics, so you need a graphics card to get a picture.
What graphics card should I pair with the Ryzen 5 3600 or the Ryzen 7 5700X3D?
Balanced picks in our estimates: for the Ryzen 5 3600, RX 7600 XT, Arc B580, RTX 5050, Arc B570; for the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, RTX 5070, RX 9070 GRE, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, RX 9060 XT 16GB.