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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 7700 vs Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 7 7700 is same performance as the Ryzen 5 7600X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $162.99 more expensive!

  • Is 4 months newer
  • Up to 10% more expensive$329.99 vs $167.00
  • Up to 10% cheaper$167.00 vs $329.99
  • Up to 10% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Similar overall gaming performance.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 7700 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 7700 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 7600X has a 24% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 7700 draws 40W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 7600X is $162.99 cheaper.

AM5
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AM5
Raphael
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Raphael
Desktop
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Desktop
Radeon Graphics
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Radeon Graphics
5200 MHz (DDR5)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 7700 or Ryzen 5 7600X?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 7 7700 or Ryzen 5 7600X?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 7 7700 and Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 7700 scores 69/100, Ryzen 5 7600X scores 69/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 7 7700 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 Ryzen 7 7700 or Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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