Ryzen 5 7600X against Ryzen 7 8700G
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 5 7600X leads in games by 16%.
- The Ryzen 7 8700G has 11% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Ryzen 7 8700G is 11% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 5 7600X typically costs $86 less.
- Per dollar, the Ryzen 5 7600X is the better buy: 36.2 points per $100 against 23.7.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 7600X | Ryzen 7 8700G | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 59 | 59 | level |
| Gaming | 67 | 58 | 9 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 36 | 40 | 4 ptsright |
| Single-core | 72 | 80 | 8 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 36.2 | 23.7 | 53%left |
| Typical price | $163 | $249 | $86left |
| Cores | 6 | 8 | 33%right |
| Threads | 12 | 16 | 33%right |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.1 GHz | 4%left |
| Turbo power | 142 W | 88 W | 61%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Ryzen 7 8700G | 61 vs 66 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Ryzen 7 8700G | 55 vs 60 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 5 7600X | 65 vs 63 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 5 7600X | 65 vs 61 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 5 7600X | 65 vs 60 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Ryzen 7 8700G | 51 vs 54 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Ryzen 7 8700G | 46 vs 50 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Ryzen 7 8700G | 50 vs 54 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 7600X | Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 4 (Radeon 780M) |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 105 / 142 W | 65 / 88 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | Yes |
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $163 | $249 |