Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Ryzen 5 5600X
Short answer: which is best?
Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 54.3 % stronger than Ryzen 5 5600X. Ryzen 7 9800X3D ranks #9 of 69 measured processors at WhatFPS (12,707 CPU score over 7 verified runs). Ryzen 5 5600X ranks #35 of 69 measured processors at WhatFPS (8,235 CPU score over 1 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 8 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score (the processor's own performance) | 12,707 | 8,235 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 15,290 | 10,117 |
| Integer (MT) | 9.5 Gop/s | 5 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.87 Gop/s | 0.58 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 10,400,088 | 10,161,388 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 6 / 12 |
| L3 cache | 96 MB | 32 MB |
Fragz' verdict
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the clear winner in this CPU showdown, outperforming the Ryzen 5 5600X by a significant 75.7% in overall CPU score. This lead is evident across the board, particularly in single-thread performance where the 9800X3D hit 0.86 Gop/s compared to the 5600X's 0.58 Gop/s, which directly translates to a higher FPS ceiling in many games. It also boasts nearly double the multi-threaded integer performance (9.3 Gop/s vs. 4.9 Gop/s) and almost twice as many draw calls per second, leading to a much higher Supernova DX11 FPS of 99.9 compared to 51.1. The 9800X3D benefits from more cores, threads, a higher peak clock, and significantly more L3 cache. While the Ryzen 5 5600X's results are based on a thin sample of only two verified runs, its overall performance places it significantly lower at rank 12 compared to the 9800X3D's rank 3 out of 22 CPUs. For gamers seeking top-tier CPU performance, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the superior choice, though the Ryzen 5 5600X remains a capable processor for less demanding gaming or existing systems where an upgrade isn't feasible.
Generated August 14, 2026 from the 8 verified runs available then. The verdict is never silently rewritten — new numbers get a new verdict.
What the numbers mean
The CPU score is the processor's own performance — that is what we rank on. GAMING is the whole rig's score in the best PC we measured the processor in, and leans heavily on the graphics card. A strong processor in a weak PC gets a low GAMING score without being worse. We show both and never mix them.
All numbers come from our benchmark suite: four hand-built 3D scenes written directly against the graphics APIs in Rust, the same load on every PC. The methodology is open at https://whatfps.com/metodik
All measurements for Ryzen 7 9800X3D · All measurements for Ryzen 5 5600X