AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
71Single-core74.9
50.5Multi-core61.2
64.7Gaming66.6
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 760012 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.6 to 60.2, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+11) and Single-core (+4). 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
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $399
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- Stronger Single-core score: 75 vs 71
- Stronger Multi-core score: 61 vs 51
- 61% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 88 W
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 142 W+61% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.5 GHz+18% |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.4 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650 | 2,780+5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600 | 16,000+27% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900 | 1,970+4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,700 | 19,500+33% |
| PassMark | 28,300 | 36,500+29% |
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