Ryzen 5 9600X vs Ryzen 9 7900X

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

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X ≈ ₹29,000 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 9 7900X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 9600X gives more estimated performance for the money.

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Ryzen 5 9600X Ryzen 9 7900X

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Why pick Ryzen 5 9600X

105 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 170 W)
About ₹12,400 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 9 7900X

6 more cores (12 vs 6)

Specifications

	Ryzen 5 9600X	Ryzen 9 7900X
Architecture	Zen 5	Zen 4
Code name	Granite Ridge	Raphael
Process	TSMC 4 nm	TSMC 5 nm
Cores	6	12
Threads	12	24
Boost clock	5.4 GHz	5.6 GHz
Base clock	3.9 GHz	4.7 GHz
L2 cache	6 MB	12 MB
L3 cache	32 MB	64 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	170 W
Socket	AM5	AM5
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-5200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Not included
Integrated graphics	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	2024-08-08	2022-09-27
Price today (≈)	₹16,600	₹29,000

FAQ

Is Ryzen 5 9600X better than Ryzen 9 7900X?

Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 9 7900X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 9600X gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Ryzen 5 9600X or Ryzen 9 7900X?

Ryzen 5 9600X is rated at 65 W versus 170 W for Ryzen 9 7900X.

Which is better value, Ryzen 5 9600X or Ryzen 9 7900X?

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 9 7900X. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.