Ryzen 5 7600 vs Ryzen 5 9600X

AMD Ryzen 5 7600 ≈ ₹23,100 today · 2023 Buy now

≈9% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X ≈ ₹16,600 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 5 9600X scores about 9% higher than Ryzen 5 7600 in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 9600X gives more estimated performance for the money.

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Ryzen 5 7600 Ryzen 5 9600X

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Ryzen 5 7600

Comes with a cooler (Wraith Stealth); Ryzen 5 9600X needs one bought separately

Why pick Ryzen 5 9600X

9% higher estimated gaming score
About ₹6,500 cheaper today

Specifications

	Ryzen 5 7600	Ryzen 5 9600X
Architecture	Zen 4	Zen 5
Code name	Raphael	Granite Ridge
Process	TSMC 5 nm	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	6	6
Threads	12	12
Boost clock	5.1 GHz	5.4 GHz
Base clock	3.8 GHz	3.9 GHz
L2 cache	6 MB	6 MB
L3 cache	32 MB	32 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	65 W
Socket	AM5	AM5
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5200	DDR5-5600
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Wraith Stealth	Not included
Integrated graphics	Radeon RDNA2	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	2023-01-10	2024-08-08
Price today (≈)	₹23,100	₹16,600

FAQ

Is Ryzen 5 7600 better than Ryzen 5 9600X?

Ryzen 5 9600X scores about 9% higher than Ryzen 5 7600 in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 9600X gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Ryzen 5 7600 or Ryzen 5 9600X?

Both are rated at 65 W.

Which is better value, Ryzen 5 7600 or Ryzen 5 9600X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 9600X gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 5 7600. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.