AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs AMD Ryzen 3 3100: comparison
Comparison of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and AMD Ryzen 3 3100: key differences and a full specification table.
Key differences
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has more cores (6 vs 4), more threads (12 vs 8), a higher base clock (3.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz) and a higher maximum clock (4.6 GHz vs 3.9 GHz).
Both processors match on: TDP (65 W), process node (7 nm), PCIe version (4).
These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.
Key specifications
| Parameter | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 4 / 8 |
| Max boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 16 MB |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Integrated graphics | Discrete Graphics Card Required | — |
Full specification table
Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.
| Parameter | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Codename | Vermeer | Matisse |
| Segment | Boxed Processor | Boxed Processor |
| Product line | AMD Ryzen 5 Desktop Processors | AMD Ryzen 3 Desktop Processors |
| Product family | AMD Ryzen Processors | AMD Ryzen Processors |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Launch date | 11/05/2020 | 05/2020 |
| Unlocked for overclocking | Yes | Yes |
| Operating system support | Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition, Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit | Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition, Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit |
| CPU | ||
| Cores | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| L1 cache | — | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 16 MB |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Memory | ||
| Memory types | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max memory speed | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| Integrated graphics | Discrete Graphics Card Required | — |
| Has integrated graphics | No | No |
| I/O and interfaces | ||
| PCI Express revision | 4 | 4 |
| Package and thermal | ||
| Sockets supported | AM4 | AM4 |
| TJUNCTION | 95 °C | — |
| Security and virtualization | ||
| Supported technologies | AMD "Zen 3" Core Architecture, AMD StoreMI Technology, AMD Ryzen Master Utility, AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium | AMD "Zen" Core Architecture, AMD Ryzen Master Utility, AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium |
| Identifiers | ||
| Product ID (OEM) | 100-000000065 | 100-000000284 |
| Product ID (Box) | 100-100000065BOX | 100-100000284BOX |
| Product ID (MPK) | 100-100000065MPK | 100-100000284MPK |
| Bundled cooler | Wraith Stealth | Wraith Stealth |