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Processor

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.

Verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is 32% faster on the performance index.

The gap is decisive — these are different classes.

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X leads on 5 parameters, AMD Ryzen 5 2600 on 0.

Specification source: A — AMD; B — AMD. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    80
    58

  • Cores and threads

    8/16
    6/12

  • Power efficiency

    65 W
    65 W

  • Platform freshness

    AM4 · DDR4
    AM4 · DDR4

  • L3 cache

    32 MB
    16 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
AMD Ryzen 7 3700XAMD Ryzen 5 2600

Specifications side by side

Side AAMD Ryzen 7 3700XSide BAMD Ryzen 5 2600
Performance index80better58
Cores / threads8/16better6/12
Base clock3.6 GHzbetter3.4 GHz
Boost clock4.4 GHzbetter3.9 GHz
L3 cache32 MBbetter16 MB
Power draw (TDP)65 W65 W
SocketAM4AM4
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsNoNo
Process nodeTSMC 7 nmGlobalFoundries 12 nm
ReleasedQ3 2019Q2 2018

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