Ryzen 5 5600X vs Ryzen 7 5800X
The Ryzen 7 5800X is about 4% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 7 5800X is 4% faster (54 vs 52).
- Cores: Ryzen 7 5800X has 8 vs 6.
- Power (TDP): Ryzen 5 5600X 65 W, Ryzen 7 5800X 105 W; the Ryzen 5 5600X delivers 56% more performance per watt.
- Platform: both use socket AM4.
Specs
| Spec | Ryzen 5 5600X | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 52 | 54 |
| Brand / series | AMD Ryzen 5000 | AMD Ryzen 5000 |
| Released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 105 W |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |