Valorant
1440p@240Hz·17:48 played
PD·12h ago
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32 GB
40%usage
Ryzen 5 1600X vs Ryzen 7 1700X
The Ryzen 5 1600X is slightly faster than the Ryzen 7 1700X on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $250.00 cheaper!
Ryzen 5 1600X22% Score
- Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 1 month newer
- Up to 60% cheaper – $195.00 vs $445.00
- Up to 62% better value for money
Ryzen 7 1700X22% Score
- Up to 60% more expensive – $445.00 vs $195.00
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
AM4
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AM4Summit Ridge
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Summit RidgeDesktop
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DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics2666 MHz (DDR4)
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2666 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
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OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 1600X or Ryzen 7 1700X?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 1600X or Ryzen 7 1700X?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 1600X and Ryzen 7 1700X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 1600X scores 22/100, Ryzen 7 1700X scores 22/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 1600X or Ryzen 7 1700X 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 Ryzen 5 1600X or Ryzen 7 1700X?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
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