AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
71Single-core93
50.5Multi-core99
64.7Gaming85.2
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 760016 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 60.2, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+49) and Single-core (+22). 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
- 62% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 170 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $649
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
- Stronger Single-core score: 93 vs 71
- Stronger Multi-core score: 99 vs 51
- Stronger gaming score: 85 vs 65
- 186% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,000 vs 14,700
- 167% higher cores: 16 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+62% | 170 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 230 W+161% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 32+167% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.3 GHz+13% |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.7 GHz+12% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 16 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650 | 3,400+28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600 | 23,000+83% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900 | 2,280+20% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,700 | 42,000+186% |
| PassMark | 28,300 | 66,500+135% |
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