Today, we are going to compare the three X3D chips available on the AM4 platform: Ryzen 5 5600X3D, Ryzen 7 5700X3D, and Ryzen 7 5800X3D. From a price-performance point of view, most people generally use the Ryzen 7. With the test data of the Ryzen 5 5600x3d, ryzen 7 5700x3d, and ryzen 7 5800x3d, we happen to have test data on hand, so let's take a look at which model offers the best value for money in terms of gaming.
First, let's take a look at Baldur's Gate 3'S Gate 3), in this game, all three AM4 X3D processors perform at around 130 fps. Despite having two fewer cores, the 5600x3d keeps it in sync with the 5700x3d with a higher core frequency to match the performance of the 8-core model. We observed a 25-30% performance improvement compared to the non-3D V-Cache model, with the 5600x3D being the most significant improvement on the standard model.
Next, test Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, a game that is more CPU-reliant. Although it doesn't take full advantage of the 6-core 5600x3d, the 8-core model shows some performance advantages. For example, 5700x3d is 3% faster than 5600x3d, while 5800x3d is 7% faster. This time, the X3D model shows a 22-26% performance improvement over the standard model.
In Hogwarts Legacy, the X3D model and 8-core processor were not maximized due to poor optimization. For example, 5600x3d is slightly faster than 5700x3d because it works more frequently, suggesting that the extra cores are not being fully utilized, despite the severe CPU limitations on performance when using 5700x3d.
In Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, this trend continues, with the 5600x3d matching the performance of the 5700x3d and 5800x3d, so all three models offer comparable performance. However, 5600x3d lags behind 5700x3d in terms of a low frame rate of 1%, suggesting that the lack of core count can be compensated for by increasing processing efficiency by adding a larger L3 cache.
In Spider-Man Remastered, the game can benefit from additional cores depending on the base CPU performance. With Zen 3, we see a slight 5800% lift compared to 5600x, while 5600x3D has a 7% boost compared to 5800x3d.
The results of A Plague Tale: Requiem are noteworthy, with 5700x3d underperforming the standard 5700x, suggesting that clock speed is the main limiting factor. However, 5600x3d is 15% faster than non-3D models, and 5800x3d is 12% faster than 5800x.
In Assassin's Creed: Mirage'S Creed Mirage), which prefers 5800x3D, giving the 8-core model a 12% performance advantage. 5700x3d also manages to surpass the 5600x3d, which works at a higher frequency, but only by 4% of the difference.
Hitman 3's performance has always been consistently high across the Zen 3 processor, with the X3D model averaging around 155 frames per week compared to 116 on the standard model. This means that the 3D V-Cache model offers a performance boost of around 30%.
Based on our observations, the performance of 5600x3d matches that of 5700x3d and 5800x3d. Technically, its average performance is 2% faster than 5700x3d and 3% slower than 5800x3d, indicating that they have comparable levels of performance. For those who are still using processors like the Ryzen 5 3600, the newly released 5700X3D will offer about a 50% boost in gaming performance when CPU-bound. The 5700x3d, along with the 5600x3d and 5800x3d, is on par with the Ryzen 5 7600x in performance. Although the new AM5 processor may be slightly cheaper, the associated memory and motherboard costs will be higher.
So, if you want to upgrade from the AM4 X3D chip to the AM5 chip, you need to consider the more expensive 7800X3D, which has an average performance of 31% faster than the 5800X3D. The Ryzen 5 5600X3D is almost unmatched in terms of value for money, and it is basically on par with or slightly better than the 5700X3D in all of our gaming tests. The cost of 5700x3d increased by 25%, but it didn't offer that kind of performance gain. 5800x3D and 5700x3D are essentially the same CPUs, but with clock speed advantages. It costs 20% more and the performance improves by only 5% on average, so most people can buy 5700x3d. These X3D processors are a great option for those who use Zen 3 or earlier CPUs, as we found that the average performance is 52% higher compared to the Ryzen 5 3600, which is a significant performance boost (in CPU-bound cases) and is worth the $250 investment for AM4 users. You can also get performance similar to the Ryzen 5 7600X without having to spend a fortune on an AM5 motherboard and DDR5 RAM.