CPUs / Compare
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Product A: AMD
39 of 74 known
Change AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Product B: AMD
59 of 74 known
42 of 66 fields differ
- 22 different values
- 20 known for one only
- 13 the same
- 11 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 90 CPUs.
- Max memory speed (official, any module type)A: 3,200MT/sB: 5,200MT/sRyzen 5 7600X is 2,000 MT/s higher.
- Base power (TDP)Lower is betterA: 65WB: 105WRyzen 5 5600 is 40 W lower.
- Max boost clockA: 4.4GHzB: 5.3GHzRyzen 5 7600X is 0.9 GHz higher.
All 74 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
8 of 13 differ
Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
7301433141905Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09VCHR1VHRead 15 October 2026Amazon US lists UPC 730143314190 and GTIN 00730143314190 for the boxed Ryzen 5 5600 with Wraith Stealth cooler. BuildCores and an eBay Germany catalog page list the same code for part number 100-100000927BOX. The code belongs to the boxed product ID.6Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/CPU/xphamkdxu/AMD-Ryzen-5-5600Read 15 October 2026BuildCores lists UPC 730143314190 and the EAN 0730143314190 for part number 100-100000927BOX, with Includes Cooler: Yes.
Announced
Status
Available4Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/best-cheap-cpus,5668.htmlRead 15 October 2026Tom's Hardware, Best Budget CPUs of 2026, last updated 6 October 2026: the Ryzen 5 5600 is the number 3 pick at $107 and is recommended for buyers who stay on AM4. The article's text gives the 5600 a 3.7 GHz base and 4.6 GHz boost, which is the 5600X's clock. AMD's 3.5 and 4.4 GHz are stored.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09VCHR1VHRead 15 October 2026Amazon US showed the boxed chip In Stock on 2026-10-15.
Predecessor
Not available
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X4Reviewclub386.com/amd-ryzen-5-7600x-review-more-firepower-pleaseRead 15 October 2026Club386, 3 November 2022: the Ryzen 5 7600X builds on last-generation Ryzen 5 5600X and the review calls the 5600X its immediate predecessor.15Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-5-7600xRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's Ryzen 5 7600X review calls the Ryzen 5 5600X its predecessor.
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$1992Press releaseamd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-3-15-amd-launches-the-ultimate-gaming-processor-brings.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table row for the Ryzen 5 5600: Zen 3, 6 / 12, up to 4.4 / 3.5 GHz, 35 MB total cache, 65W, PCIe Gen 4, Wraith Stealth cooler, Price (USD SEP) $199. SEP is before sales tax. The price is for the boxed chip with cooler, so it is stored on the boxed row.3Reviewclub386.com/amd-ryzen-5-5600-reviewRead 15 October 2026Club386 launch table lists a launch MSRP of $199 for the Ryzen 5 5600, the same as AMD's SEP. Guru3D (20 May 2022) and Custom PC also quote $199.
Markets
Not available
Not available
Colours
Not available
Not available
Segment
Instruction set
Codename
CPU process (as published)
CPU process node
AVX-512
Cores and clocks
2 of 7 differ
Core configuration
AAMD Ryzen 5 5600
| Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Zen 3 | 3.5 | 4.4 |
BAMD Ryzen 5 7600X
| Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Zen 4 | 4.7 | 5.3 |
Cores
6
6
Cores labelled performance
Not available
Not available
Cores labelled efficiency
Not available
Not available
Threads
Max boost clock
Unlocked for overclocking
Cache
1 of 3 differ
L2 cache
L3 cache
AMD 3D V-Cache
Power and thermals
3 of 4 differ
Base power (TDP)
Configurable power range
Not available
Not available
Max operating temperature
Memory
2 of 6 differ
Memory support
AAMD Ryzen 5 5600
| Memory type | Module type | Modules | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDR4 | UDIMM | 2x1R | 3,200 |
| DDR4 | UDIMM | 2x2R | 3,200 |
| DDR4 | UDIMM | 4x1R | 2,933 |
| DDR4 | UDIMM | 4x2R | 2,667 |
BAMD Ryzen 5 7600X
| Memory type | Module type | Modules | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDR5 | UDIMM | 2x1R | 5,200 |
| DDR5 | UDIMM | 2x2R | 5,200 |
| DDR5 | UDIMM | 4x1R | 3,600 |
| DDR5 | UDIMM | 4x2R | 3,600 |
Max memory speed (official)
3,200MT/s
5,200MT/s
Memory channels
Memory bandwidth (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Max memory
ECC memory support
Platform
6 of 7 differ
Socket or package
Compatible chipsets
AMD X570, AMD X470, AMD X370, AMD B550, AMD B450, AMD B350, AMD A5201Maker product pageamd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-5000-series/amd-ryzen-5-5600.htmlRead 15 October 2026Supporting Chipsets row, in AMD's order: X570, X470, X370, B550, B450, B350, A520.
AMD A620, AMD X670E, AMD X670, AMD B650E, AMD B650, AMD X870E, AMD X870, AMD B840, AMD B8501Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7600x.htmlRead 15 October 2026
CPU PCIe lanes
AAMD Ryzen 5 5600
| PCIe generation | Lanes |
|---|---|
| 4 | 20 |
CPU PCIe lanes in total
20
24
Highest PCIe generation
4
5
Native USB ports
AAMD Ryzen 5 5600
| Standard | Count |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) | 4 |
BAMD Ryzen 5 7600X
| Standard | Count |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) | 4 |
| USB 2.0 | 1 |
Native USB4 or Thunderbolt
No
No
Integrated graphics
6 of 9 differ
Integrated graphics
Integrated GPU
Not available
GPU cores
Not available
Max GPU clock
Not available
Max displays
Not available
Not available
DisplayPort version
Not available
Not available
HDMI version
Not available
Not available
Hardware video encode
Not available
Hardware video decode
Not available
NPU
None of 2 known
NPU performance
Not available
Not available
Total AI performance
Not available
Not available
Measured performance
7 of 7 differ
Cinebench 2024 multi-core
Not available
Cinebench 2026 single-thread
Not available
Cinebench 2026 multi-core
Not available
Geekbench 6 multi-core
Not available
Game frame rates
AAMD Ryzen 5 5600
Not availableBAMD Ryzen 5 7600X
| Game | Graphics card | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Average FPS | 1 % low FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldur's Gate 3 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 113.1 | 80 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 608.1 | 207 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 96.8 | 76 |
| F1 2024 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 154.8 | 99 |
| Final Fantasy XIV | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 121.8 | 79 |
| Flight Simulator 2024 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 94.4 | 83 |
Measured power and temperature
5 of 5 differ
CPU power in multi-thread load (measured)
Not available
CPU power while gaming (measured)
Not available
CPU power at idle (measured)
Not available
In the box
2 of 2 differ
Cooler in the box
Included cooler
Not available
Links
Not compared
Product page
www.amd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-5000-series/amd-ryzen-5-5600.html1Maker product pageamd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-5000-series/amd-ryzen-5-5600.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD's product page returns not found. The Drivers and Downloads page carries the full specification table, so it is stored as the maker link.
Spec sheet
Not available
Not available
Manual
Not available
Not available
EPREL registration number
Not available
Not available
Warranty
0 of 1 differ
Manufacturer warranty (source market)























