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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

AMD

Ryzen 5 9600X

  • Blender render score 275 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 5.4 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 9 3900X

  • Blender render score 275 samples/min
  • Cores 12
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Both parts post the same Blender benchmark score

AAMD Ryzen 5 9600X275

Median of 75 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 3900X275

Median of 12 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A55%Good
B57%Good

Too close to call

Office Work

A73%Good
B40%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 5 9600X · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A65%Good
B41%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 5 9600X · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A40%Fair
B50%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 9 3900X · Threads: 24 vs 12

02 · Verdict

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X comes out ahead

It wins 4 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AAMD Ryzen 5 9600X

58/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 3900X

47/100

AAMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 105 W (38% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.4 GHz vs 4.6 GHz (17% higher)
  • Base clock 3.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Cores 6 vs 12 (50% lower)
  • Threads 12 vs 24 (50% lower)
  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 64 MB (50% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 9 3900X

Advantages

  • Cores 12 vs 6 (100% higher)
  • Threads 24 vs 12 (100% higher)
  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 32 MB (100% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 65 W (62% higher)
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz vs 5.4 GHz (15% lower)
  • Base clock 3.8 GHz vs 3.9 GHz (3% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 5 9600XBAMD Ryzen 9 3900X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.275 samples/min275 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.7512
Cores & clocks
Cores612 Better +100%
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1224 Better +100%
Base clock3.9 GHz Better +3%3.8 GHz
Max boost clock5.4 GHz Better +17%4.6 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache32 MB64 MB Better +100%
Memory supportDDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better105 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureZen 5Zen 2
SocketAM5AM4
Manufacturing process4 nm7 nm
Release year20242019
Launch price$279$499

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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and AMD Ryzen 9 3900X post the same median Blender Benchmark score of 275.

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X: 6 cores, 12 threads, 5.4 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $279. AMD Ryzen 9 3900X: 12 cores, 24 threads, 4.6 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2019, launched at $499.

Our overall scores are 58 for Ryzen 5 9600X and 47 for Ryzen 9 3900X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: Ryzen 5 9600X; for daily use: Ryzen 5 9600X; for content creation: Ryzen 9 3900X. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Ryzen 5 9600X vs Ryzen 9 3900X FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 5 9600X or the Ryzen 9 3900X?

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and AMD Ryzen 9 3900X post the same median Blender Benchmark score of 275.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 5 9600X or the Ryzen 9 3900X?

The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is rated at 105 W and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X at 65 W, so the Ryzen 5 9600X draws 62% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Ryzen 5 9600X and the Ryzen 9 3900X cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X launched at $279 and the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X at $499. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 5 9600X or the Ryzen 9 3900X better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (55 and 57 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.