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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-8500T vs Ryzen 5 7600X

The Core i5-8500T is much slower than the Ryzen 5 7600X on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $47.00 cheaper!

  • Up to 107% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 4 years and 7 months newer
  • Available for $167.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 5 7600X ranks 44 points higher.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 7600X has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 7600X has 23 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 7600X has a 124% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 7600X boosts 51% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-8500T draws 70W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-8500T is $47.00 cheaper.

LGA1151
Sockethelp
AM5
Coffee Lake
Codenamehelp
Raphael
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
UHD 630
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics
2666 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-8500T or Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7600X. It's 183% faster than the Core i5-8500T on average across 100+ games, scoring 68/100 vs 24/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 7600X than Core i5-8500T?expand_more
183% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-8500T or Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7600X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 7600X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 68/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-8500T and Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-8500T scores 24/100, Ryzen 5 7600X scores 68/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-8500T or Ryzen 5 7600X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-8500T or Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7600X is the stronger pick at 68/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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