AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
73.3Single-core85.6
49.3Multi-core62.4
66Gamingspec-based67.2
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7600X12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 70.6 to 60.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+13) and single-core (+12). AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 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
- 61% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 88 W
- 24% higher Base clock: 4.7 GHz vs 3.8 GHz
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $359
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
- Stronger single-core score: 86 vs 73
- Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 49
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 36% higher PassMark: 38,500 vs 28,270
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W+61% | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+24% | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.5 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | 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 7600X | 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 7600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,150Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,500Top 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,963Top 27% | 2,150+10%Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,242Top 46% | 19,500+28%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 28,270Top 44% | 38,500+36%Top 28% |
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