AMD Ryzen 5 2600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
29.4Single-core27.7
33.2Multi-core34.5
42.4Gamingspec-based39.9
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 2600X4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X scores 34.3 against 33.8 for AMD Ryzen 7 1700X. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 2600X edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- 14% lower process: 12 nm vs 14 nm
- 13% higher PassMark (single thread): 2,377 vs 2,098
- 11% higher Boost clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $399
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 3 MB
- 12% higher PassMark: 15,579 vs 13,860
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | AMD Ryzen 7 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2017 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 95 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | AMD Ryzen 7 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz+11% | 3.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | AMD Ryzen 7 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2667 |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | AMD Ryzen 7 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | AMD Ryzen 7 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,245Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,294Bottom 27% |
| PassMark | 13,860Bottom 27% | 15,579+12%Bottom 32% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,377+13%Bottom 15% | 2,098Bottom 7% |
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