[SOLVED] 3600 VS 3600x

[mltouva]

I know what the differences are between the r5 3600 and the r5 3600x, but I've heard that if you are looking to overclock the cpu heavily past the normal clock speeds, you should go with a ryzen x series processor. Is this true, would I have more success overclocking the 3600x than the 3600 or would it be the same? And if it is easier to overclock an x series processor then does this apply to the 3700x since there is no 3700?

 

[sizzling]

I know what the differences are between the r5 3600 and the r5 3600x, but I've heard that if you are looking to overclock the cpu heavily past the normal clock speeds, you should go with a ryzen x series processor. Is this true, would I have more success overclocking the 3600x than the 3600 or would it be the same? And if it is easier to overclock an x series processor then does this apply to the 3700x since there is no 3700?

Ryzen has very little overclocking headroom to start with, generally its advised not to bother and just use PBO. Theoretically the 3600x should be a better binned chip but even then your only looking at a 100-200mhz (2-5%) difference.

 

[mltouva]

Ryzen has very little overclocking headroom to start with, generally its advised not to bother and just use PBO. Theoretically the 3600x should be a better binned chip but even then your only looking at a 100-200mhz (2-5%) difference.

Ok thank you.

 

[madmatt30]

As already said, perfoemance wise at pbo boost speeds the 3600x may hit 300mhz higher at best.

Pbo tends to work as well or better than any kind of manual overclocking.

The benefit of the 3600x is it comes with the full size wraith as opposed to the wraith stealth.
Its a better cooler plain and simple, if you plan on using the stock cooler the 3600x may be worth it if its fairly close in price.

Most people (me included) would go for the the straight 3600 and an aftermarket 120mm+ tower though.

Should work out at around the same price or maybe $10 more and is a more sensible option imo.

 

[Karadjgne]

Ryzens stick like glue to their power limits. The 3600 is a 65w cpu, with an 88w limit, so can see a 23w boost. The 3600X is a 95w cpu, with a 104w limit. A whopping 9w difference in boost.

So realistically, if you just want to plug and play, no tinkering, then the 3600X fits nicely. If you want to spend less money and actually have a little room to tinker, the 3600 is the better option.

 

[geekkyyy]

the r5 3600x comes with a 5 % increase in clock speed, and a better cooler. in games, the 3600x will have a 1 to 3 fps advantage.....if u are trying to save $, the r5 3600 is the way to go.....if u got $35 extra dollars for a small performnace increase...the r5 3600 x.....its ur choice

 

[drea.drechsler]

I know what the differences are between the r5 3600 and the r5 3600x, but I've heard that if you are looking to overclock the cpu heavily past the normal clock speeds, you should go with a ryzen x series processor. Is this true, would I have more success overclocking the 3600x than the 3600 or would it be the same? And if it is easier to overclock an x series processor then does this apply to the 3700x since there is no 3700?

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