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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 3600 vs Ryzen 7 5700

The Ryzen 5 3600 is slower than the Ryzen 7 5700 on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only $14.01 cheaper!

  • Up to 11% more expensive$149.99 vs $164.00
  • Up to 20% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 9 months newer
  • Up to 11% cheaper$164.00 vs $149.99
  • Up to 33% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 5700 ranks 10 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 5700 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 5700 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3600 has 16 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 5700 has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 5700 boosts 10% higher.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 3600 is $14.01 cheaper.

AM4
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AM4
Matisse
Codenamehelp
Cezanne
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 3600 or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5700. It's 27% faster than the Ryzen 5 3600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 47/100 vs 37/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 5700 than Ryzen 5 3600?expand_more
27% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 3600 or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 5700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 47/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 3600 and Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 3600 scores 37/100, Ryzen 7 5700 scores 47/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 3600 or Ryzen 7 5700 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 3600 or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5700 is the stronger pick at 47/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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