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AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

AMD Ryzen 5 7600
60.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
65.7Inno Score
71Single-core84.7
50.5Multi-core52.5
64.7Gamingspec-based66.6
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 76008 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

InnoReviews verdict

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 65.7 to 60.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+14) and multi-core (+2). AMD Ryzen 5 7600 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 7600

  • Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $279

Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

  • Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 71
  • 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
  • 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm
  • 17% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 17,176 vs 14,700
  • 15% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 2,180 vs 1,900

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 versus AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
SpecAMD Ryzen 5 7600AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Announced20232024
SocketAM5AM5
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
Base TDP65 W65 W
Max turbo power88 W88 W
Unlocked multiplierYesYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 versus AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
SpecAMD Ryzen 5 7600AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Cores66
Performance cores66
Efficiency cores00
Threads1212
Base clock3.8 GHz3.9 GHz+3%
Boost clock5.1 GHz5.4 GHz+6%
L2 cache6 MB6 MB
L3 cache32 MB32 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 versus AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
SpecAMD Ryzen 5 7600AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
iGPUAMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2)AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2)
iGPU clock2,200 MHz2,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 versus AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
SpecAMD Ryzen 5 7600AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Memory supportDDR5-5200DDR5-5600
Max memory128 GB256 GB+100%
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 versus AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
SpecAMD Ryzen 5 7600AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes2828

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 versus AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
SpecAMD Ryzen 5 7600AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Geekbench 6 (single)2,650Top 34%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)12,600Top 40%—
Cinebench R23 (single)1,900Top 31%2,180+15%Top 13%
Cinebench R23 (multi)14,700Top 47%17,176+17%Top 35%
PassMark28,300Top 43%30,047+6%Top 40%

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