CPU head-to-head · curated specs + live pool data
Ryzen 9 9950X3DVSRyzen 5 5600
The only chip that wins at both gaming AND all-core productivity workloads. No trade-off.
Full breakdown →The bargain gaming chip that refuses to die. Still recommended for budget builds.
Full breakdown →Specifications
| Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Ryzen 5 5600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | 16C / 32T | 6C / 12T |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost | 5.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Cache (L3) | 128 MB (V-Cache) | 32 MB |
| TDP | 170 W | 65 W |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
Live benchmark data
No verified runs for either part yet. Own one of these? Run the benchmark and put it on the map.
Verdict — Ryzen 9 9950X3D
The first X3D chip that isn't a compromise. If you're doing both content creation and gaming, this is the chip to buy — no more choosing between core count and V-cache.
Verdict — Ryzen 5 5600
Aging platform (AM4 is EOL for new sockets) but this specific chip is still fantastic value. Pair with a used B550 board and 16 GB DDR4 for a shockingly capable budget gamer.