AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs. 5 3400G Performance

Started by agent00566 on June 15, 2024

CPU AMD 3600X 3400G

I'm looking for some advice on choosing between the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X and the 5 3400G. Can you guys share your thoughts?

Solved by captainredbeard77 in post #8
@whitemilkdud True! And don't forget about the TechReviewer article I mentioned earlier AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs. AMD Ryzen 5 3400G. It covers all these aspects in detail, so it's worth checking out for a more comprehensive comparison.

@agent00566, both of these CPUs are great options but they have their differences. You should definitely check out this TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs. AMD Ryzen 5 3400G that goes into detail about their performance.

Yeah, I had the same question a while back. Based on my experience and research, if you need higher core count, better frequencies, support for overclocking, and PCIe 4.0 compatibility, go for the Ryzen 5 3600X. But if budget is a concern and you don't need high-end performance, the 3400G might be more suitable.

@whitemilkdud That's right! The 3600X has 6 cores while the 3400G only has 4. This makes a difference in overall performance. Also, the 3600X has better base and boost frequencies, support for overclocking, and PCIe 4.0 compatibility. I'm currently using the 3600X and it's been fantastic!

Thanks for the input! @whitemilkdud & @captainredbeard77. So if I want to get the best performance possible, the 3600X is the way to go?

It really depends on your specific needs. If you're doing a lot of multitasking or heavy lifting with applications that can utilize multiple cores, the 3600X might be the better choice. But if you're more into casual gaming or light web browsing, the 3400G could do just fine.

Good point @Brushybill1. And it's worth mentioning that while the 3600X does offer great performance overall, it can also run a bit hotter compared to the 3400G. So make sure you have a good cooling solution if you plan on overclocking or pushing the CPU hard.

@whitemilkdud True! And don't forget about the TechReviewer article I mentioned earlier AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs. AMD Ryzen 5 3400G. It covers all these aspects in detail, so it's worth checking out for a more comprehensive comparison.

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This has been really helpful. I'll definitely look into the article you shared @captainredbeard77.

No problem @agent00566. Let us know if you have any other questions!

Same here, good luck with your decision!