AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
84.7Single-core74.9
52.5Multi-core61.2
66.6Gamingspec-based66.6
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9600X8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 65.7 against 66.6 for AMD Ryzen 7 7700X. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 75
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm
- 11% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 2,180 vs 1,970
- Lower launch price: $279 vs $399
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- Stronger multi-core score: 61 vs 53
- 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
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 4 nm+20% | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 142 W+61% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.5 GHz+15% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,780Top 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,000Top 27% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,180+11%Top 13% | 1,970Top 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,176Top 35% | 19,500+14%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 30,047Top 40% | 36,500+21%Top 32% |
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