Ryzen 5 5600G vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G ≈ ₹25,000 today · 2021 Buy now

≈71% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D ≈ ₹47,700 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores about 71% higher than Ryzen 5 5600G in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. They use different platforms (AM4 with DDR4 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score

Est. multi-core score

Est. single-core score

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

—

Ryzen 5 5600G Ryzen 7 9800X3D

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Ryzen 5 5600G

55 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 120 W)
Comes with a cooler (Wraith Stealth); Ryzen 7 9800X3D needs one bought separately
About ₹22,700 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 7 9800X3D

71% higher estimated gaming score
2 more cores (8 vs 6)
3D V-Cache for higher gaming frame rates

Specifications

	Ryzen 5 5600G	Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Architecture	Zen 3	Zen 5
Code name	Cezanne	Granite Ridge
Process	TSMC 7 nm	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	6	8
Threads	12	16
Boost clock	4.4 GHz	5.2 GHz
Base clock	3.9 GHz	4.7 GHz
L2 cache	3 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	96 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	120 W
Socket	AM4	AM5
Memory	DDR4	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600
PCIe	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Wraith Stealth	Not included
Integrated graphics	Radeon Vega 7	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	2021-04-13	2024-11-07
Price today (≈)	₹25,000	₹47,700

FAQ

Is Ryzen 5 5600G better than Ryzen 7 9800X3D?

Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores about 71% higher than Ryzen 5 5600G in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. They use different platforms (AM4 with DDR4 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Ryzen 5 5600G or Ryzen 7 9800X3D?

Ryzen 5 5600G is rated at 65 W versus 120 W for Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

Which is better value, Ryzen 5 5600G or Ryzen 7 9800X3D?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.

Do Ryzen 5 5600G and Ryzen 7 9800X3D use the same motherboard?

No. Ryzen 5 5600G uses AM4 with DDR4 memory and Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.