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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D and AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT are both desktop processors listed on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. This page sets their benchmark scores, estimated prices, and specifications side by side using the same source data for both, so the figures are directly comparable.

Both list the AM4 socket, so swapping between them may not require a new motherboard. Confirm the exact model on the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list, including the minimum BIOS version.

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Side-by-side specifications
The stronger benchmark score, lower estimated price, and lower typical power draw are highlighted.
MetricAMD Ryzen 5 5600X3DAMD Ryzen 5 5600XT
Single core3,1843,466
Multicore21,89522,254
Estimated price$219.99$193
Cores66
Threads1212
Performance coresNot listedNot listed
Efficient coresNot listedNot listed
Base clock3.3 GHz3.7 GHz
Turbo clock4.4 GHz4.7 GHz
Typical TDP105 W65 W
SocketAM4AM4
ClassDesktopDesktop
Release / first seenQ3 2023Q4 2024

How do the benchmark scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D has a PassMark single-core score of 3,184, compared with 3,466 for AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT. AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT has the higher score in this benchmark.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D has a PassMark multicore score of 21,895, compared with 22,254 for AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT. AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT has the higher score in this benchmark.

Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D lists AM4; AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT lists AM4. Check the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements. If the required platform changes, include motherboard, memory and cooling costs; the CPU price alone is not the full upgrade cost.

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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.

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