AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
49.2Single-core50.3
41.1Multi-core47.7
60.3Gaming61.6
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 560010 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 52 to 48.3, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+7) and gaming (+1). AMD Ryzen 5 5600 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 5600
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $299
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 48 vs 41
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 3 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950Top 42% | 2,000+3%Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,800Top 46% | 10,800+23%Top 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,490Top 46% | 1,500+1%Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,900Top 52% | 14,000+28%Top 41% |
| PassMark | 21,500Top 45% | 26,700+24%Top 35% |
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