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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

AMD Ryzen 5 5600
48.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
52.1Inno Score
49.2Single-core53.6
41.1Multi-core45.7
60.3Gamingspec-based61.6
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 560011 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

InnoReviews verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 52.1 to 48.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+5) and single-core (+4). 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 single-core score: 54 vs 49
  • Stronger multi-core score: 46 vs 41
  • 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
  • 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
  • 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 versus AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
SpecAMD Ryzen 5 5600AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Announced20222022
SocketAM4AM4
Process7 nm7 nm
Base TDP65 W65 W
Max turbo power88 W88 W
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 versus AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
SpecAMD Ryzen 5 5600AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Cores68+33%
Performance cores68+33%
Efficiency cores00
Threads1216+33%
Base clock3.5 GHz+3%3.4 GHz
Boost clock4.4 GHz4.6 GHz+5%
L2 cache3 MB4 MB+33%
L3 cache32 MB32 MB

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 versus AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
SpecAMD Ryzen 5 5600AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Memory supportDDR4-3200DDR4-3200
Max memory128 GB128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 versus AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
SpecAMD Ryzen 5 5600AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
PCIe version44
CPU PCIe lanes2424

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 versus AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
SpecAMD Ryzen 5 5600AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950Bottom 50%2,186+12%Top 44%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,800Bottom 45%9,331+6%Bottom 47%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,490Bottom 40%1,499+1%Bottom 41%
Cinebench R23 (multi)10,900Bottom 38%13,184+21%Bottom 47%
PassMark21,487Bottom 49%26,543+24%Top 41%
PassMark (single thread)3,253Bottom 47%3,385+4%Top 50%

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