AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs. 3600 Performance

Started by DrStrangefellow on May 05, 2024

CPU AMD 7600 3600

I'm looking for some advice on choosing between the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and 3600 for my next build. Can you guys share your experiences or recommendations?

Solved by amyamy25 in post #2
Hi @DrStrangefellow, both the Ryzen 5 7600 and 3600 are excellent CPUs, but they do have some differences that might make one more suitable for your needs than the other. According to TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs. AMD Ryzen 5 3600, the Ryzen 5 7600 has a higher base frequency of 3.8 GHz compared to the 3600's 3.6 GHz, as well as a single-core max boost frequency of 5.1 GHz versus the 3600's 4.2 GHz.

Hi @DrStrangefellow, both the Ryzen 5 7600 and 3600 are excellent CPUs, but they do have some differences that might make one more suitable for your needs than the other. According to TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs. AMD Ryzen 5 3600, the Ryzen 5 7600 has a higher base frequency of 3.8 GHz compared to the 3600's 3.6 GHz, as well as a single-core max boost frequency of 5.1 GHz versus the 3600's 4.2 GHz.

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That's right @amyamy25. The 7600 also supports DDR5 with a maximum stock speed of 5200 MHz, while the 3600 supports DDR4 at 3200 MHz. Additionally, the 7600 has improved PCIe support (version 5.0) compared to the 3600's PCIe 4.0.

Thanks for the info @amyamy25 and @diskdinomite. I'm mainly going to use my PC for gaming and some light video editing. How do these differences affect those tasks?

For gaming, the single-core max boost frequency is particularly important as it can make a huge difference in performance, especially during fast-paced games. As for video editing, having more cores available can be beneficial since it allows you to process more data simultaneously.

Interesting, so would you say the Ryzen 5 7600 would be the better choice for my needs?

It really depends on your budget and what other components you plan on using. The 7600 is definitely more powerful but also more expensive. If you have the budget to spare, the 7600 might be worth it.

Thanks for the input @SlayerSystems. I'm starting to lean towards the 7600, but I still want to hear from others who might have experience with these CPUs in their builds.

I've been using the Ryzen 5 3600 and it's been serving me well. It handles my gaming and video editing needs without any issues. The only reason I'm considering upgrading to the 7600 is because I want to future-proof my setup for higher-speed memory and faster PCIe drives.

That's helpful to know @amyamy25. I'll have to think about it some more and see what fits best with my budget and future plans. Thanks everyone for your advice!

You're welcome @DrStrangefellow, feel free to ask more questions if you have them! Good luck with your build!