ryzen 7 3800x vs 5 5600

[Vladkor]

They cost / will cost about the same. (at least where I live) But on paper comparing ghz and cores and other known specs the ryzen 7 3800x seems better in every way. Is there any significant architectural difference that will make the ryzen 5 5600 worth it? Am I missing something?

 

ps: I know waiting for independent reviews first would probably be a good idea, I still wanted to ask since I haven't heard anyone talking about this (yet).

[Tan3l6]

For CPU intensive apps - 3800X

For games - 5600 probably

 

But who knows?

[HanZie82]

4 minutes ago, Vladkor said:

They cost / will cost about the same. (at least where I live) But on paper comparing ghz and cores and other known specs the ryzen 7 3800x seems better in every way. Is there any significant architectural difference that will make the ryzen 5 5600 worth it? Am I missing something?

 

ps: I know waiting for independent reviews first would probably be a good idea, I still wanted to ask since I haven't heard anyone talking about this (yet).

Well theres also the thing called IPS (instructions per second). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instructions_per_second

So speeds are only an indication, some CPU's are faster even tho have a lower clockspeed.
(Also why 3 year old 5Ghz CPU cant even come close to CPU's now running at 4Ghz. just an example).

[Blue4130]

5 minutes ago, Vladkor said:

Is there any significant architectural difference that will make the ryzen 5 5600 worth it? Am I missing something?

Yes. There is one pool of cache that is shared by both chiplets. Should be much more efficient.