Ryzen 7 4800H vs Ryzen 5 3600X

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3600X

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

320%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

253%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

222%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

127%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

125%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

114%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

114%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

113%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

110%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

108%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

108%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

107%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

104%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

102%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

101%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

100%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

100%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

96%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

94%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

93%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

93%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

91%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

91%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

90%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

90%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

88%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

88%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

87%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

87%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

86%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 3600X delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 7 4800H in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 7 4800H	Ryzen 5 3600X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($90)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 4800H	Ryzen 5 3600X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($90)

Performance Check

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 7 4800H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 3600X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 4800H and Ryzen 5 3600X

Ryzen 7 4800H

The Ryzen 7 4800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,086 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 3600X

The Ryzen 5 3600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 18,136 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 4800H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 4800H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4800H versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600X — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3600X (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 4800H uses the Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3600X uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 4800H scores 18,086 against the Ryzen 5 3600X's 18,136 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 3600X. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 4800H vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600X.

Feature	Ryzen 7 4800H	Ryzen 5 3600X
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.4 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.8 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+300%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020)	Matisse (2019−2020)
PassMark	18,086	18,136

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 4800H uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 3600X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.