Ryzen 5 5600 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 5600

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $130 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 56.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 108.3 vs 69.2 PassMark/$ ($199 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Stealth), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 3700.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,550 vs 22,777).

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

2019

Why buy it

✅+5.7% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 69.2 vs 108.3 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 5600.

Ryzen 5 5600

2022

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $130 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 56.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 108.3 vs 69.2 PassMark/$ ($199 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Stealth), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 3700.

Why buy it

✅+5.7% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,550 vs 22,777).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 69.2 vs 108.3 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 5600.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 better than Ryzen 5 5600?

Yes. Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting 5.7% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is the better fit. You are getting 5.7% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 5600 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is 65.3% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and it gives you 5.7% higher PassMark. Ryzen 5 5600 is also 56.4% better value on MSRP (108.3 vs 69.2 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 5600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2019). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 5 5600 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
1080p
low	161 FPS	163 FPS
medium	130 FPS	132 FPS
high	112 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	143 FPS
medium	113 FPS	114 FPS
high	95 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	79 FPS	80 FPS
medium	69 FPS	69 FPS
high	55 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
1080p
low	508 FPS	484 FPS
medium	419 FPS	408 FPS
high	351 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	310 FPS	284 FPS
1440p
low	447 FPS	416 FPS
medium	375 FPS	364 FPS
high	323 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	250 FPS
4K
low	313 FPS	268 FPS
medium	268 FPS	236 FPS
high	243 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	179 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
1080p
low	539 FPS	569 FPS
medium	526 FPS	534 FPS
high	483 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	414 FPS	412 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	550 FPS
medium	434 FPS	455 FPS
high	396 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	339 FPS	353 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	396 FPS
medium	298 FPS	320 FPS
high	255 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	222 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
1080p
low	539 FPS	569 FPS
medium	539 FPS	569 FPS
high	539 FPS	569 FPS
ultra	539 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	569 FPS
medium	539 FPS	569 FPS
high	539 FPS	552 FPS
ultra	493 FPS	481 FPS
4K
low	501 FPS	493 FPS
medium	448 FPS	442 FPS
high	398 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	349 FPS	345 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600 and Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

Ryzen 5 5600

The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 22,777 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5600 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600 uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600 scores 21,550 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700's 22,777 — a 5.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	32 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (2020−2025)	Matisse (2019−2020)
PassMark	21,550	22,777+6%
Cinebench R23 Multi	11,077	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,052	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	8,600	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
Socket	AM4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 3700). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	—
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 5600 launched at $199 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 debuted at $329. On MSRP ($199 vs $329), the Ryzen 5 5600 is $130 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5600 delivers 108.3 pts/$ vs 69.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 — making the Ryzen 5 5600 the 44% better value option.