AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900
52Single-core78.6
41.8Multi-core70.5
61.6Gamingspec-based83.3
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900 wins this desktop processor face-off, 76.1 to 49.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+29) and single-core (+27). AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 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 5600X
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $429
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7900
- Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 52
- Stronger multi-core score: 71 vs 42
- 300% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 3 MB
- 121% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,776 vs 11,200
- 119% higher PassMark: 48,013 vs 21,900
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.4 GHz+17% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 12 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,020Top 50% | 2,990+48%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,100Bottom 47% | 15,725+73%Top 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,560Bottom 49% | 1,966+26%Top 26% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,200Bottom 44% | 24,776+121%Top 21% |
| PassMark | 21,900Bottom 40% | 48,013+119%Top 20% |
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