Ryzen 5 9600 vs Ryzen 7 7700

These two are practically equal for gaming.

Verdict

  • Performance index: practically equal (68 vs 68).
  • Cores: Ryzen 7 7700 has 8 vs 6.
  • Power (TDP): Ryzen 5 9600 65 W, Ryzen 7 7700 65 W.
  • Age: the Ryzen 5 9600 is 2 years newer (2025 vs 2023).
  • Platform: both use socket AM5.

Specs

SpecRyzen 5 9600Ryzen 7 7700
Performance index6868
Brand / seriesAMD Ryzen 9000AMD Ryzen 7000
Released20252023
Cores68
Threads1216
Base clock3.8 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock5.2 GHz5.3 GHz
Power (TDP)65 W65 W
SocketAM5AM5

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