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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 3600 vs Ryzen 5 5600

The Ryzen 5 3600 is slower than the Ryzen 5 5600 on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $4.99 more expensive!

  • Up to 22% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 10 months newer
  • Up to 22% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 5600 ranks 11 points higher.

L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3600 has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 5600 boosts 5% higher.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 5600 is $4.99 cheaper.

AM4
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AM4
Matisse
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Vermeer
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 3600 or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600. It's 30% faster than the Ryzen 5 3600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 48/100 vs 37/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5600 than Ryzen 5 3600?expand_more
30% 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 5 5600?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 5600 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 48/100 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 5 5600?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 3600 scores 37/100, Ryzen 5 5600 scores 48/100. 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 5 5600 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 5 5600?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600 is the stronger pick at 48/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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