AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700
49.2Single-core71.9
41.1Multi-core58.6
60.3Gamingspec-based66
0 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 560015 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 64.5 to 48.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+23) and multi-core (+18). 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
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $329
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 7700
- Stronger single-core score: 72 vs 49
- Stronger multi-core score: 59 vs 41
- 167% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 74% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,300 vs 8,800
- 68% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 18,300 vs 10,900
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz+20% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950Bottom 49% | 2,700+38%Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,800Bottom 44% | 15,300+74%Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,490Bottom 43% | 1,900+28%Top 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,900Bottom 41% | 18,300+68%Top 32% |
| PassMark | 21,500Bottom 39% | 34,500+60%Top 34% |
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