AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
84.7Single-core85.6
52.5Multi-core62.4
66.6Gamingspec-based67.2
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9600X7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 70.6 to 65.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+10) and single-core (+1). AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 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
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- Lower launch price: $279 vs $359
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
- Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 53
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+3% | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | 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 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,150Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,500Top 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,180+1%Top 13% | 2,150Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,176Top 35% | 19,500+14%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 30,047Top 40% | 38,500+28%Top 28% |
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