AMD Ryzen 5 7500F vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
68.4Single-core84.7
49.6Multi-core52.5
64.1Gamingspec-based66.6
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500F8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 65.7 to 58.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+16) and multi-core (+3). AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 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 7500F
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $179 vs $279
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 68
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm
- 20% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 17,176 vs 14,300
- 18% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 2,180 vs 1,850
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| 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 7500F | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+5% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.4 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300Top 42% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,850Top 35% | 2,180+18%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,300Top 48% | 17,176+20%Top 35% |
| PassMark | 27,500Top 48% | 30,047+9%Top 40% |
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