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AMD Ryzen 5 7600 review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130PassMark multi-core score:26997N. of physical cores:6CPU boost clock speed:5.1 GHzCPU socket:AM5TDP (Thermal design power):65 W

AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Review: Compare 74 technical specifications, 20 expert and video reviews and 8 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

AMD Ryzen 5 7600
8.2/10

Overall score

Score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

40%

7.9

Technical score

25%

8.6

Reviews score

25%

8.3

List score

10%

7.9

Sentiment score

★Better than 97% of processors
8.7

Value for money

Value for money
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

★Better than 99%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components

60%

8.1

Performance

18%

7.0

Architecture

10%

8.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4%

8.9

Platform

1%

7.9

Integrated graphics

▲Better than 84%
8.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 95% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

9.2

Popularity

Grades by review (20)
11 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
★Better than 95%
8.3

List score

List score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (8)
List score: in 8 of 85 lists (9%)
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What reviewers say about the AMD Ryzen 5 7600

Based on 9 · 8

Reviewers like its gaming speed and low power draw, but many feel it's overpriced and weak in multi-core work.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the AMD Ryzen 5 7600

Based on 178 owners sharing their experience in online comments

55%positive12%mixed33%negative

Owners praise strong gaming value and tuning headroom, while heat and inconsistent frame rates draw the sharpest complaints.

What owners dislike

  • Runs very hot at stock and under heavy load, often reaching 80–95°C, and a basic cooler may struggle until the curve optimizer is lowered.23
  • Some owners see lower frame rates than expected in games like Fortnite, Valorant and Cyberpunk 2077 compared with other reviews.13
  • Some owners report stutters, frame drops and weak 1% lows during gameplay, especially when looking around or in busy scenes.11
  • Aggressive overclocks or undervolts can cause crashes, freezes or failure to boot, and some settings only become stable after lowering the offset.11
  • Changing PBO or curve settings in Ryzen Master has left some systems unable to boot, needing a CMOS reset or BIOS reset.10
  • Manual RAM timing or EXPO changes have caused instability, black screens and DRAM error lights, and some owners had to revert to default settings.8
  • Some owners get black screens, monitor flicker or sleep mode when entering BIOS or after changing settings, and a few needed a BIOS reset.8
  • Some owners find motherboard startup slow after tuning memory settings, sometimes adding around a minute to boot time.5
  • Some owners report sudden shutdowns or game crashes during long gaming or GPU-heavy tasks, which they link to unstable settings or power.5
  • In some CPU-heavy games, especially at 1080p or with high-refresh monitors, the processor limits frame rates and can hold back the GPU.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 5 7600

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Performance

18%

7.0

Architecture

10%

8.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4%

8.9

Platform

1%

7.9

Integrated graphics

7.9
Reviews score
8.6
List score
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

8.7
Processor type
desktop
This processor belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 54.7% of processors and equal to that of 39.5% of processors.
CPU socket
AM5
This processor uses the AM5 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 95% of processors and equal to that of 3.1% of processors.
Chipset
X870E, X870, B850, B840, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620
This processor supports X870E, X870, B850, B840, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 92% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
This processor supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V instruction sets, which is broader support than 69.3% of processors and equal to that of 7.1% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
6
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 6 CPU cores, which is more than 47.7% of processors and equal to 13.4% of processors.
CPU threads
12
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 12 CPU threads, which is more than 53% of processors and equal to 14.2% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
5.1 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 5.1 GHz which is higher than that of 84.5% of processors and equal to that of 4.3% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
6x 3.8 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 6x3.8 GHz which is higher than that of 71.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
26,997
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
This processor scores 26,997 in PassMark, which is higher than 82.8% of processors.
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What reviewers say
Semiconductor size
5 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 5 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 83.5% of processors and equal to that of 3.2% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 5 nm
This processor is built on the TSMC 5 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 3.2% of processors.
L3 cache
32 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 32 MB which is larger than that of 89% of processors and equal to that of 2.7% of processors.
L2 cache
6 MB
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 6 MB which is larger than that of 65.6% of processors and equal to that of 3.9% of processors.
L1 cache
384 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 44% of processors and equal to that of 15.7% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR5
This processor supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.8% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
5,200 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 5,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 70.6% of processors and equal to 6.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR5-5200 MHz
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 71% of processors and equal to 5.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
?
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 59.3% of processors and equal to 22.8% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
AMD Radeon Graphics
This processor uses the AMD Radeon Graphics integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 87.4% of processors and equal to that in 1.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
2
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 2 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 95.5% of processors and equal to 4.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
400 MHz
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 400 MHz which is higher than that of 68.4% of processors and equal to that of 8.3% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode)
This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 82.1% of processors and equal to 3.1% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
65 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 65 W which is higher than that of 68% of processors and equal to that of 17% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
65 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 65 W which is higher than that of 68.1% of processors and equal to that of 17.4% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
no
This processor does not support configurable TDP. 53.7% of processors offer this.
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What reviewers say

AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 2.35x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (26,997 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    26,997 vs 11,469
  • 2.35x higher multi-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,238 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    12,238 vs 5,209
  • 79.3% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,753 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,753 vs 1,535
  • 52.8% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,909 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    3,909 vs 2,558
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raphael vs Kaby Lake).
    Raphael vs Kaby Lake
  • 2.09x better multi-core performance
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (5,850 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    5,850 vs 2,804.5
  • 15.9% higher boost clock
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.1 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5.1 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    24 usable lanes
    28 vs 16
  • 28.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
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    ★ Better than 95% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    9.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (20)
    11 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.6 vs 6.7
  • 19.1% better value for money
    AMD Ryzen 5 7600 has better value for money than the average processor (8.68 vs 7.3).
    8.68 vs 7.29
  • 6.4% higher list score
    List score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (8)
    List score: in 8 of 85 lists (9%)
    8.3 vs 7.8
  • Modern CPU socket
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM5 vs FP5).
    AM5 vs FP5
  • Supports heterogeneous scheduling
    This processor uses heterogeneous multi-processing, while the average processor does not. 24.8% of processors use it.
  • 3 years newer release date
    This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
    January 2023
    2023 vs 2020
  • 2.35x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (26,997 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    26,997 vs 11,469
  • 2.35x higher multi-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,238 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    12,238 vs 5,209
  • 79.3% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,753 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,753 vs 1,535
  • 52.8% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,909 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    3,909 vs 2,558
  • 2.09x better multi-core performance
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (5,850 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    5,850 vs 2,804.5
  • 15.9% higher boost clock
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.1 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5.1 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 47.3% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    This processor has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (722 vs 490). The average processor scores 490 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    722 vs 490
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    This processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors offer this.
  • 2 more performance cores
    This processor has more performance cores than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    6 vs 4
  • Higher base clock
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (6x3.8 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    6x3.8 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • 4 more CPU threads
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    12 vs 8
  • 2x higher bus transfer rate
    This processor has a higher bus transfer rate than the average processor (16 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
    16 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • 10 higher clock multiplier
    This processor has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (38 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    38 vs 28
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raphael vs Kaby Lake).
    Raphael vs Kaby Lake
  • 2.88x more L3 per core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (5.3 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    5.33 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • 58.3% smaller process node
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (5 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    5 nm vs 12 nm
  • 3.56x larger L3 cache
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (32 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    32 MB vs 9 MB
  • More advanced foundry
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 5 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 5 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 2x more L2 per core
    This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (6 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
    6 MB vs 3 MB
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    24 usable lanes
    28 vs 16
  • Newer PCIe version
    This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3).
    5 vs 3
  • Supports memory overclocking
    This processor supports memory overclocking, while the average processor does not. 43.9% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • 77.4% higher memory bandwidth
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (83.2 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
    83.2 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
  • Newer DDR support
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 2x more memory capacity
    This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 62.5% higher memory speed
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
    5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • Supports ECC memory
    This processor supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR5-5200 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    DDR5-5,200 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • Better integrated GPU
    This processor uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (AMD Radeon Graphics vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    AMD Radeon Graphics vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 1 more supported displays
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • Includes a cooler
    This processor includes a cooler, while the average processor does not. 26.9% of processors include a cooler.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    This processor has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • No configurable TDP
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 44.4% higher base power
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    65 W vs 45 W
  • Weaker security extensions
    This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Shadow Stack vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Shadow Stack vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • 5 °C lower temperature limit
    This processor has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 44.4% higher TDP
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    65 W vs 45 W
  • 91.7% fewer GPU execution units
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (2 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 24
  • 9% larger die size
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (193 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    193 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • Older TPM support
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • Weaker security extensions
    This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Shadow Stack vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Shadow Stack vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • Older TPM support
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 9% larger die size
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (193 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    193 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 91.7% fewer GPU execution units
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (2 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 24
  • No configurable TDP
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 44.4% higher base power
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    65 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C lower temperature limit
    This processor has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 44.4% higher TDP
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    65 W vs 45 W

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
No Nonsense Hardware
≈ estimated
03/03/2025
Hands-on review · Cinebench comparison with older Intel CPU
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a clear performance jump over an older Intel chip, making it a strong upgrade for AM5 builds.
6.0
Tech Overwrite
≈ estimated
28/09/2024
Hands-on test · integrated graphics gaming benchmarks
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is playable only at lower resolutions and settings, and it is not a true gaming chip, though 1080p surprised.
9.5
The Indian Budget Gamer
≈ estimated
17/07/2023
Hands-on review · benchmarks, gaming and temperature tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is one of the best budget gaming processors, with no need to upgrade for years.
8.0
Gamers Nexus
≈ estimated
09/01/2023
Hands-on review · benchmarks and value versus the X model
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is the better value for most buyers if the price gap is over twenty dollars.
8.0
Tech YES City
≈ estimated
15/02/2026
Used purchase · comparison with a newer X3D chip
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is good value on the used market, though it is not the best deal available.
9.0
eTeknix
≈ estimated
01/06/2024
Head-to-head comparison · 42 game benchmarks at three resolutions
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is top value alongside the 7600X; choose whichever fits your budget.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
13/06/2023
Lab test · Gaming and power
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a strong gaming chip on AM5, but it trails in heavy CPU work and its stock cooler lets it run hot.
8.7
root-nation.com
✓ explicit
23/09/2024
Hands-on review · Long-term outlook
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a cool, low-power AM5 chip that should serve a PC for 3–4 years, though its 12 threads may age.
9.0
techspot.com
≈ estimated
09/01/2023
Benchmark review · Gaming and power
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 nearly matches the 7600X in games and uses less power, but falls well behind the Ryzen 7 7700 in heavy multi-core work.
9.5
thefpsreview.com
✓ explicit
31/07/2023
Head-to-head test · Gaming and efficiency
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 nearly matches the 7600X in games, runs cooler and draws less power, but boosts lower under full load.
9.0
notebookcheck.net
≈ estimated
27/04/2023
Benchmark review · Gaming and multi-core
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 suits a capable midrange gaming build, matching the Core i9-13900K in 3DMark but trailing it in games.
9.0
t3mag.lat
≈ estimated
12/01/2023
Launch review · Gaming and apps
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 65W gaming chip, 11% faster than the Ryzen 7 5900X in games, though it trails the 7600X in multi-threaded work.
8.0
tomshw.it
≈ estimated
10/01/2023
Lab review · 65W Ryzen chips
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 nearly matches the Core i5-13600K in games while drawing about a third less power, though it trails it in demanding workstation tasks.
9.0
notebookcheck.nl
≈ estimated
27/04/2023
Lab review · Gaming and single-core
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a safe pick for a midrange gaming build, matching the Core i9-13900K in 3DMark but falling behind it in games.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 5 7600

  • Excellent gaming performance that nearly matches the more expensive 7600X model
  • High power efficiency with a low 65W TDP, resulting in lower electricity costs and heat
  • Includes a functional stock cooler (Wraith Stealth) in the box, saving on initial build costs
  • AM5 platform offers a long-term upgrade path for future CPU generations through 2027+
  • Features integrated RDNA 2 graphics, useful for basic display tasks and troubleshooting
  • Supports modern standards including DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0

What customers don't like about AMD Ryzen 5 7600

  • Six-core limitation can bottleneck performance in heavily threaded productivity tasks like 4K video rendering
  • High platform entry cost due to the requirement for more expensive AM5 motherboards and DDR5 RAM
  • The included stock cooler can be noisy and may lead to thermal throttling under extreme synthetic loads
  • Fewer cores and lower multi-threaded performance compared to similarly priced Intel alternatives like the i5-13400F or i5-13600K
  • Integrated graphics are basic and not suitable for demanding modern gaming

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a Zen 4 architecture desktop processor featuring 6 cores and 12 threads with a 3.8 GHz base clock and a 5.1 GHz max boost clock. Built on a 5nm TSMC process for the AM5 socket, it includes 32MB of L3 cache, supports DDR5-5200 memory, and provides PCIe 5.0 connectivity, all within a highly efficient 65W TDP. Main pros include exceptional power efficiency, strong single-threaded performance for gaming that nearly matches the 7600X, and the inclusion of a Wraith Stealth cooler in the box. Notable cons are its limited multi-threaded performance in heavy productivity tasks compared to higher-core alternatives and the higher initial platform cost required for AM5 motherboards and DDR5 RAM.

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