AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
73.3Single-core28.4
49.3Multi-core37.2
66Gamingspec-based43
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7600X4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 60.7 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+45) and multi-core (+12). AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 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 7600X
- Stronger single-core score: 73 vs 28
- Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 37
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 75% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,963 vs 1,120
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 5 nm+58% | 12 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 142 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+27% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz+23% | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,255Bottom 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,600Bottom 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,963+75%Top 27% | 1,120Bottom 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,242+45%Top 46% | 10,500Bottom 39% |
| PassMark | 28,270+61%Top 44% | 17,600Bottom 30% |
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