AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
71Single-core85.6
50.5Multi-core62.4
64.7Gaming67.2
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 760013 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 70.6 to 60.2, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+15) and Multi-core (+12). 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 $359
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
- Stronger Single-core score: 86 vs 71
- Stronger Multi-core score: 62 vs 51
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 36% higher PassMark: 38,500 vs 28,300
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7600 | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.5 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650 | 3,150+19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600 | 16,500+31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900 | 2,150+13% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,700 | 19,500+33% |
| PassMark | 28,300 | 38,500+36% |
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