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Ryzen 5 5600X3D vs Ryzen 5 7600: which processor should you buy?

Ryzen 5 5600X3D is about 4% faster in high-FPS esports games at 1080p, where the processor sets the frame rate. Ryzen 5 5600X3D costs less per frame. They use different sockets (AM4 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice follows the processor.

AMD
Ryzen 5 5600X3D
Average 423 FPS
$233 · $0.6 per frame
FasterBetter value
AMD
Ryzen 5 7600
Average 409 FPS
$245 · $0.6 per frame

Ryzen 5 5600X3D vs Ryzen 5 7600 FPS in popular games

ExactRig forecasts at 1080p, paired with a top graphics card so the processor decides. Competitive games use competitive settings, others balanced settings.

GameResolutionRyzen 5 5600X3DRyzen 5 7600
Fortnite1080p480464
Valorant1080p868829
Counter-Strike 21080p907880
Call of Duty: Warzone1080p277273
Cyberpunk 20771080p241236
Elden Ring1080p6060
Apex Legends1080p372356
Baldur's Gate 31080p177174

Specifications side by side

Cores66
SocketAM4AM5
Rated power (TDP)105 W65 W
Cooler in the boxNoYes
Multi-core score (ExactRig index)112112
Planning price$233$245

Prices are planning estimates from our last saved data, not live store prices.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Ryzen 5 5600X3D if you want the most frames for the money. The best choice still depends on your games and the rest of the build.

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Games tested: 8 popular titles. Forecasts are estimates and real results vary with drivers, settings, the condition of the hardware and the rest of the PC.