AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs. 3600X Gaming Performance?

Started by camachamp on May 10, 2024

CPU AMD 5500 3600X

I'm looking to upgrade my CPU for gaming, and I'm debating between the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and the 3600X. Can anyone provide some insights on which one is better for gaming performance?

Solved by chefcella in post #2
Both CPUs are quite similar in terms of core count and frequency, but the 3600X has a slightly larger L3 cache and supports PCIe 4.0. This might give it an edge in certain scenarios. Have you checked out this TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs. AMD Ryzen 5 3600X which compares these two CPUs in detail?

Both CPUs are quite similar in terms of core count and frequency, but the 3600X has a slightly larger L3 cache and supports PCIe 4.0. This might give it an edge in certain scenarios. Have you checked out this TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs. AMD Ryzen 5 3600X which compares these two CPUs in detail?

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@chefcella, thanks for sharing that link. From what I've read so far, the 5500's lower L3 cache and PCIe 3.0 support might be a drawback compared to the 3600X. However, the slightly lower price of the 5500 is tempting.

That's true, the cache size can make a difference in certain games, especially those with larger maps or more objects on-screen. The PCIe version should also be considered since it affects your future upgrades and compatibility.

I've heard that overclocking potential might play a role as well. Does anyone have experience with pushing these CPUs to their limits?

Overclocking is definitely an option, but it's not guaranteed to provide significant performance gains. It depends on the individual user's skill and patience. The 5500 and 3600X both support overclocking, so you might want to consider your own abilities before deciding.

@SakanaFish Thanks for the input. I think I'll do some more research and perhaps run some benchmarks on both CPUs in my system. It's great to have this community's insights though!

That sounds like a good plan, @camachamp. Remember that real-world gaming performance can vary depending on your specific hardware setup and the games you play.

Exactly! The more information you gather, the better decision you'll make. Good luck with your research, @camachamp.

Yeah, don't forget to consider factors like thermal output and power consumption as well. Overclocking can lead to higher temps and power draw.

@stefanezer That's true. It's important to have a quality cooler and monitor your system's temperature and power usage when overclocking.

Great advice, everyone. Thanks for the help! I'll keep all these factors in mind as I make my decision.