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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 6600U vs Ryzen 9 7900

The Ryzen 5 6600U is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 9 7900 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 45% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 1 month newer
  • Available for $402.89

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 9 7900 ranks 20 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 7900 has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 7900 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 7900 has 48 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 7900 has a 28% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 7900 boosts 20% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 6600U draws 50W less power.

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FP7
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AM5
Rembrandt
Codenamehelp
Raphael
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Radeon 660M
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics
4800 MHz (DDR5)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 6600U or Ryzen 9 7900?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7900. It's 47% faster than the Ryzen 5 6600U on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 45/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 7900 than Ryzen 5 6600U?expand_more
47% 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, Ryzen 5 6600U or Ryzen 9 7900?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7900 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 7900 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 66/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 6600U and Ryzen 9 7900?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 6600U scores 45/100, Ryzen 9 7900 scores 66/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 6600U or Ryzen 9 7900 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 6600U or Ryzen 9 7900?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 7900 is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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