AMD Ryzen 5 2600 vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
23.2Single-core74.9
31.6Multi-core61.2
40.5Gaming66.6
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 260018 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.6 to 31.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+52) and Multi-core (+30). AMD Ryzen 5 2600 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $399
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- Stronger Single-core score: 75 vs 23
- Stronger Multi-core score: 61 vs 32
- Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 41
- 202% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,000 vs 5,300
- 172% higher PassMark: 36,500 vs 13,400
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 12 nm | 5 nm+58% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 142 W+61% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.5 GHz+32% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.4 GHz+38% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 32 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,140Top 90% | 2,780+144%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Top 72% | 16,000+202%Top 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 980Top 88% | 1,970+101%Top 19% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 7,400Top 72% | 19,500+164%Top 21% |
| PassMark | 13,400Top 69% | 36,500+172%Top 22% |
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