AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
71Single-core77.8
50.5Multi-core75.2
64.7Gamingspec-based94.4
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 760013 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.8 to 60.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+25) and single-core (+7). 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
- 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $599
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 78 vs 71
- Stronger multi-core score: 75 vs 51
- 300% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 32 MB
- 100% higher cores: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+46% | 120 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 162 W+84% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.4 GHz+16% |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.6 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 128 MB+300% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650Top 34% | 3,020+14%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Top 40% | 18,128+44%Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900Top 31% | 1,908Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,700Top 47% | 26,747+82%Top 19% |
| PassMark | 28,300Top 43% | 50,200+77%Top 17% |
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