Ryzen 5 5600XT vs Ryzen 7 3700X

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 5600XT

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $137 less on MSRP ($192 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 70.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 116.2 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($192 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,310 vs 22,430).

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +24.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 68.2 vs 116.2 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $192 MSRP).

Ryzen 5 5600XT

2024

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $137 less on MSRP ($192 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 70.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 116.2 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($192 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +24.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,310 vs 22,430).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 68.2 vs 116.2 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $192 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Ryzen 5 5600XT?

Yes. Ryzen 7 3700X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 24.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.5% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 3700X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 24.8% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 3700X is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 3700X is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 5600XT makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 3700X is 71.4% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $192 MSRP, and it gives you a 24.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 5600XT is also 70.4% better value on MSRP (116.2 vs 68.2 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 5600XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2019). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 5 5600XT Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 3700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600XT	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	163 FPS	200 FPS
medium	133 FPS	163 FPS
high	116 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	156 FPS
medium	115 FPS	121 FPS
high	96 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	84 FPS
medium	69 FPS	71 FPS
high	56 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600XT	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	431 FPS	561 FPS
medium	359 FPS	525 FPS
high	284 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	383 FPS
1440p
low	371 FPS	545 FPS
medium	314 FPS	471 FPS
high	258 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	337 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	350 FPS
medium	216 FPS	304 FPS
high	189 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	242 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600XT	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	558 FPS	561 FPS
medium	558 FPS	561 FPS
high	524 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	433 FPS	561 FPS
1440p
low	558 FPS	561 FPS
medium	514 FPS	561 FPS
high	445 FPS	538 FPS
ultra	372 FPS	470 FPS
4K
low	442 FPS	499 FPS
medium	368 FPS	394 FPS
high	317 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	254 FPS	275 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600XT	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	558 FPS	561 FPS
medium	558 FPS	561 FPS
high	558 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	558 FPS	561 FPS
1440p
low	558 FPS	561 FPS
medium	558 FPS	561 FPS
high	558 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	543 FPS	555 FPS
4K
low	558 FPS	561 FPS
medium	504 FPS	501 FPS
high	452 FPS	447 FPS
ultra	391 FPS	396 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600XT and Ryzen 7 3700X

Ryzen 5 5600XT

The Ryzen 5 5600XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 22,310 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 3700X

The Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,430 points. Launch price was $329.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5600XT packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 3700X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600XT versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600XT (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600XT uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 22,310 against the Ryzen 7 3700X's 22,430 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. Both processors carry 32 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600XT	Ryzen 7 3700X
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+7%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+3%	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB	32 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (2020−2025)	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
PassMark	22,310	22,430

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600XT	Ryzen 7 3700X
Socket	AM4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 5600XT launched at $192 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 3700X debuted at $329. On MSRP ($192 vs $329), the Ryzen 5 5600XT is $137 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5600XT delivers 116.2 pts/$ vs 68.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 3700X — making the Ryzen 5 5600XT the 52.1% better value option.