AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
84.7Single-core28.4
52.5Multi-core37.2
66.6Gamingspec-based43
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9600X5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 65.7 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+56) and multi-core (+15). 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 9600X
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 28
- Stronger multi-core score: 53 vs 37
- 300% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 64 GB
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 95% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 2,180 vs 1,120
- Lower launch price: $279 vs $329
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- 61% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 88 W
- 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 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 4 nm+67% | 12 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 142 W+61% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+26% | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+300% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,255Bottom 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,600Bottom 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,180+95%Top 13% | 1,120Bottom 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,176+64%Top 35% | 10,500Bottom 39% |
| PassMark | 30,047+71%Top 40% | 17,600Bottom 30% |
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