AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
71Single-core36.2
50.5Multi-core42.3
64.7Gaming60.3
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 76003 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 wins this desktop processor face-off, 60.2 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+35) and Multi-core (+8). AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 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
- Stronger Single-core score: 71 vs 36
- Stronger Multi-core score: 51 vs 42
- Stronger gaming score: 65 vs 60
- 77% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,650 vs 1,500
- 50% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 4 MB
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $329
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 5 nm+29% | 7 nm |
| 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 7600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+16% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+77%Top 20% | 1,500Top 65% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600+50%Top 28% | 8,400Top 51% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900+50%Top 21% | 1,270Top 63% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,700+21%Top 37% | 12,100Top 46% |
| PassMark | 28,300+25%Top 29% | 22,700Top 42% |
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