Ryzen 5 9600X vs Ryzen 7 7700
The Ryzen 5 9600X is about 3% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 5 9600X is 3% faster (70 vs 68).
- Cores: Ryzen 7 7700 has 8 vs 6.
- Power (TDP): Ryzen 5 9600X 65 W, Ryzen 7 7700 65 W.
- Age: the Ryzen 5 9600X is 1 year newer (2024 vs 2023).
- Platform: both use socket AM5.
Specs
| Spec | Ryzen 5 9600X | Ryzen 7 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 70 | 68 |
| Brand / series | AMD Ryzen 9000 | AMD Ryzen 7000 |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 65 W |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |