Ryzen 5 5600 vs Ryzen 7 5800X: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
B +47%AMD Ryzen 7 5800X leads in this scenario (up to 47% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Ryzen 5 5600 is better1
TDP (AMD method) 40 W lower65 W vs 105 W
Where Ryzen 7 5800X is better4
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 38.3% faster207 samples/min vs 150 samples/min
Cores 2 more8 vs 6
Threads 4 more16 vs 12
L2 cache 1 MB more4 MB vs 3 MB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
- B ahead by 38.3%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Ryzen 5 5600149.9 samples/minRyzen 7 5800X207.3 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 150B · 2070200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is ahead by 38.3% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · AMD Ryzen 5 5600
149.9 samples/min · community measurement, sample 115 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 115 submissions (15 outliers excluded), interquartile range 145.79–154.87; submissions 2025-07-19 to 2026-07-06; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
- B · AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
207.3 samples/min · community measurement, sample 321 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 321 submissions (2 outliers excluded), interquartile range 197.03–232.13; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-03-09; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (13)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 141.2 | 194.9 | B +38% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 159.7 | 226.2 | B +41.6% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 154.6 | 227.2 | B +47% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 161.2 | 221.3 | B +37.3% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 164.1 | 223.6 | B +36.3% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 166.7 | 229.2 | B +37.4% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 158.5 | 218.2 | B +37.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 154.5 | 213.5 | B +38.1% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 154.1 | 213.3 | B +38.4% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 150.7 | 204.2 | B +35.5% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 143.8 | 205.1 | B +42.6% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 142.4 | 198.7 | B +39.6% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 144.7 | 198.3 | B +37.1% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (22)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 154.8 | 226 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.2CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 160.4 | 223.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 160.4 | 224.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 146.2 | 190.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 155.9 | 225.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 165.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 153.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 151.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 152.4 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 166.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 163.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82CPU, classroom (CPU) | — | 462.4 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, classroom (CPU) | — | 430 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, classroom (CPU) | — | 428.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, fishy_cat (CPU) | — | 210.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, fishy_cat (CPU) | — | 211.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, koro (CPU) | — | 256.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, koro (CPU) | — | 314.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, pavillon_barcelona (CPU) | — | 442.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, pavillon_barcelona (CPU) | — | 440.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, victor (CPU) | — | 777.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, victor (CPU) | — | 703.1 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · Ryzen 5 5600 | B · Ryzen 7 5800X | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 6 | 8 | B: 2 more |
| Threads | 12 | 16 | B: 4 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz | B: 0.3 GHz more |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz | B: 0.3 GHz more |
| Unlocked multiplier | yes | yes | equal |
| Cache | |||
| L1 cache | 384 KB | no data | no data for B |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB | B: 1 MB more |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB | equal |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 | equal |
| Process node | TSMC 7 nm FinFET | TSMC 7 nm FinFET | equal |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4 | DDR4 | equal |
| Memory channels | 2 | no data | no data for B |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 3,200 MT/s | 3,200 MT/s | equal |
| PCI Express | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 | equal |
| Integrated graphics | no data | none | no data for A |
| Power | |||
| TDP (AMD method)AMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP. | 65 W | 105 W | B: 40 W higher |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A6
B8
B: 2 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A12
B16
B: 4 moreBase clock
A3.5 GHz
B3.8 GHz
B: 0.3 GHz moreFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A4.4 GHz
B4.7 GHz
B: 0.3 GHz moreUnlocked multiplier
Ayes
Byes
equal
Cache
L1 cache
A384 KB
Bno data
no data for BL2 cache
A3 MB
B4 MB
B: 1 MB moreL3 cache
A32 MB
B32 MB
equal
Platform
Socket
AAM4
BAM4
equalProcess node
ATSMC 7 nm FinFET
BTSMC 7 nm FinFET
equal
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4
BDDR4
equalMemory channels
A2
Bno data
no data for BOfficial memory speed
A3,200 MT/s
B3,200 MT/s
equalFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
PCI Express
APCIe 4.0
BPCIe 4.0
equalIntegrated graphics
Ano data
Bnone
no data for A
Power
TDP (AMD method)
A65 W
B105 W
B: 40 W higherAMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
Platform compatibility
Socket and BIOS support Needs checking
Both models use AM4, but support on a specific motherboard depends on the chipset and BIOS version. Check the board maker’s CPU support list.
Memory Needs checking
Both controllers support DDR4. The motherboard determines the memory type, so check its specification.
Compare with AI
An AI model reviews the specs and benchmarks of this pair and gives a plain-language verdict on who each model suits.
Questions and answers
Do AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X fit the same motherboard?
Both CPUs use the AM4 socket. Support on a specific board depends on the chipset and BIOS version, so check the board maker’s CPU support list.
How many cores and threads do AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X have?
AMD Ryzen 5 5600: 6 cores / 12 threads. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X: 8 cores / 16 threads (manufacturer data).
Which is faster: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X?
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (3)
- AMD — specifications of AMD Ryzen 5 5600, specifications of AMD Ryzen 7 5800Xchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.81, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.82, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.83, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.2, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.