CPUs / Compare
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Product A: AMD
59 of 74 known
Change AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Product B: AMD
57 of 74 known
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29 of 66 fields differ
- 28 different values
- 1 known for one only
- 25 the same
- 12 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 90 CPUs.
- Base power (TDP)Lower is betterA: 105WB: 65WRyzen 7 9700X is 40 W lower.
- Max turbo powerLower is betterA: 142WB: 88WRyzen 7 9700X is 54 W lower.
- CoresA: 6B: 8Ryzen 7 9700X has 2 more.
- Cinebench 2026A: 3,664pointsB: 4,809pointsRyzen 7 9700X is 1,145 points higher.
- Cinebench 2024A: 897pointsB: 1,162pointsRyzen 7 9700X is 265 points higher.
All 74 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Announced
Status
Predecessor
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.
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X14Reviewtechspot.com/review/2877-amd-ryzen-7-9700xRead 23 October 2026TechSpot's review calls the Ryzen 7 9700X a CPU designed to replace the Ryzen 7 7700X.15Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ryzen-5-9600x-cpu-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Hardware's review compares the Ryzen 7 9700X with the prior-gen Ryzen 7 7700X and says it debuts $40 below the launch price of its predecessor.
Successor
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ryzen-5-9600x-cpu-reviewRead 15 October 2026Tom's Hardware, Ryzen 5 9600X review of August 2024: the Ryzen 5 9600X replaces the Ryzen 5 7600X in the roughly $300 price bracket.
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Markets
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Colours
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Segment
Instruction set
Codename
CPU process (as published)
CPU process node
AVX-512
Cores and clocks
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Core configuration
AAMD Ryzen 5 7600X
| Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Zen 4 | 4.7 | 5.3 |
BAMD Ryzen 7 9700X
| Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Zen 5 | 3.8 | 5.5 |
Cores
6
8
Cores labelled performance
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Cores labelled efficiency
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Threads
Max boost clock
Cache
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L2 cache
L3 cache
AMD 3D V-Cache
Power and thermals
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Base power (TDP)
Max turbo power
Configurable power range
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Memory
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Memory support
AAMD 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 |
BAMD Ryzen 7 9700X
| Memory type | Module type | Modules | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDR5 | UDIMM | 2x1R | 5,600 |
| DDR5 | UDIMM | 2x2R | 5,600 |
| DDR5 | UDIMM | 4x1R | 3,600 |
| DDR5 | UDIMM | 4x2R | 3,600 |
Max memory speed (official)
5,200MT/s
5,600MT/s
Memory channels
Memory bandwidth (claimed)
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Max memory
ECC memory support
Platform
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Socket or package
Compatible chipsets
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
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/9000-series/amd-ryzen-7-9700x.htmlRead 14 October 2026
CPU PCIe lanes
AAMD Ryzen 5 7600X
| PCIe generation | Lanes |
|---|---|
| 5 | 24 |
CPU PCIe lanes in total
24
24
Highest PCIe generation
5
5
Native USB ports
AAMD Ryzen 5 7600X
| Standard | Count |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) | 4 |
| USB 2.0 | 1 |
BAMD Ryzen 7 9700X
| Standard | Count |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) | 4 |
| USB 2.0 | 1 |
Native USB4 or Thunderbolt
No
No
Integrated graphics
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Integrated graphics
Integrated GPU
GPU cores
Max GPU clock
Max displays
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DisplayPort version
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HDMI version
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Hardware video encode
NPU
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NPU performance
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Total AI performance
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
Cinebench 2024 multi-core
Cinebench 2026 single-thread
Cinebench 2026 multi-core
Geekbench 6 single-core
Geekbench 6 multi-core
Game frame rates
AAMD 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 |
BAMD Ryzen 7 9700X
| 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 | 128.4 | 91 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 672 | 244 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 106.1 | 87 |
| F1 2024 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 178.1 | 107 |
| Final Fantasy XIV | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 145 | 93 |
Measured power and temperature
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CPU power in multi-thread load (measured)
CPU power while gaming (measured)
CPU power at idle (measured)
CPU temperature in stress test
In the box
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Cooler in the box
Included cooler
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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