Ryzen 5 7600X against Ryzen 9 5900X
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 14%.
- The Ryzen 9 5900X has 39% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Ryzen 5 7600X is 7% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 5 7600X typically costs $66 less.
- Per dollar, the Ryzen 5 7600X is the better buy: 36.2 points per $100 against 25.8.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 7600X | Ryzen 9 5900X | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 59 | 59 | level |
| Gaming | 67 | 59 | 8 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 36 | 50 | 14 ptsright |
| Single-core | 72 | 67 | 5 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 36.2 | 25.8 | 40%left |
| Typical price | $163 | $229 | $66left |
| Cores | 6 | 12 | 100%right |
| Threads | 12 | 24 | 100%right |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 4.8 GHz | 10%left |
| Turbo power | 142 W | 142 W | level |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Coding & development | Ryzen 9 5900X | 55 vs 59 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 5 7600X | 65 vs 61 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 5 7600X | 65 vs 60 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 5 7600X | 65 vs 59 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Ryzen 9 5900X | 51 vs 56 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Ryzen 9 5900X | 46 vs 54 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Ryzen 9 5900X | 50 vs 56 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 7600X | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 3 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 12 / 24 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 105 / 142 W | 105 / 142 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | No |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Typical price | $163 | $229 |