Apex Legends
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Guava·21m ago
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FPSAverage
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32 GB
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Ryzen 5 3600X vs Ryzen 9 9900X
The Ryzen 5 3600X is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 9 9900X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
- Up to 100% cheaper – $249 vs $352.49
- Up to 15% better value for money
Ryzen 9 9900X77% Score
- Up to 74% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 5 years and 2 months newer
- Up to 100% more expensive – $352.49 vs $249
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 9 9900X has a 16% higher base clock.
AM4
Sockethelp
AM5Matisse
Codenamehelp
Granite RidgeDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
5600 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 3600X or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X. It's 120% faster than the Ryzen 5 3600X on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 35/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9900X than Ryzen 5 3600X?expand_more
120% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 3600X or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 9900X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 3600X and Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 3600X scores 35/100, Ryzen 9 9900X scores 77/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 3600X or Ryzen 9 9900X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 3600X or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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