Ryzen 7 5700G vs Ryzen 5 3600 Gaming Performance?

I've been looking at getting a new CPU for my gaming PC, and I'm trying to decide between the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600. Can you guys help me out?

Sure! The main difference is that the 5700G has more cores and a higher single-core boost frequency. It's also got a larger L3 cache, but its PCIe support isn't as good as the 3600's.

I've been using the Ryzen 5 3600 for a while now, and it works great for me. I did some research on the Ryzen 7 5700G, though, and found this article AMD Ryzen 7 5700G vs. AMD Ryzen 5 3600 that gives a pretty comprehensive overview of how the two CPUs compare.

That's really helpful, thank you! So if I'm mostly going to be gaming, would you say the extra cores on the 5700G make it worth the upgrade?

It depends. If you're playing games that can take advantage of multiple cores, like some RPGs and strategy titles, then sure, it could give you a boost. But if you're mostly into fast-paced shooters or other CPU-intensive games, you might not notice much difference.

I've been using the Ryzen 7 5700G for about a month now, and I have to say that the extra cores make a noticeable difference in gaming. Especially when I'm running multiple applications at the same time, like streaming and browsing while playing games. The 3600 would struggle with that kind of setup.

That's good to know! So, if I want to do some multitasking while gaming, the 5700G might be a better choice for me?

Yeah, it sounds like it could be worth it. Just make sure you have a decent cooler, as the 5700G can get pretty hot under load.

And don't forget to check if your motherboard supports the 5700G, as it has different PCIe and DDR support compared to the 3600.

I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks for all the advice! I think I'm leaning towards getting the Ryzen 7 5700G now.