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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 7900 vs Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 9 7900 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 7600X on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $235.89 more expensive!

  • Is 4 months newer
  • Up to 43% more expensive$402.89 vs $167.00
  • Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 43% cheaper$167.00 vs $402.89
  • Up to 45% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 7600X ranks 1 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 7900 has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 7900 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 7900 has 32 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 7600X has a 27% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 7900 boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 7900 draws 40W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 7600X is $235.89 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 9 7900 or Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7600X. It's 1% faster than the Ryzen 9 7900 on average across 100+ games, scoring 68/100 vs 67/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 7600X than Ryzen 9 7900?expand_more
1% 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 9 7900 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 Ryzen 9 7900 and Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 7900 scores 67/100, 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 Ryzen 9 7900 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 9 7900 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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