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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D
AM5 · 6 · 12
8.5
$240Nov 92 videos
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
A six-core Zen 4 chip with a very low street price, but X3D parts are better for gamers.
- AM5
- 6
- 12
- 5.3 GHz
- 105 W
PCPR score
7.4
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$184Nov 9
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The short version
The Ryzen 5 7600X is a six-core, 12-thread AM5 processor with a 105 W TDP and a 5.3 GHz boost. Tom's Hardware's hierarchy lists the lowest street price among the Ryzen 7000 X chips there. Gaming performance is solid for the price, but the 65 W 7600X3D is faster and similarly priced, and no cooler is included.
Pros
- High clocks with a 5.3 GHz boost
- Street price roughly half the list price in Tom's Hardware's hierarchy
- Unlocked for overclocking
- AM5 upgrade path
Cons
- 105 W TDP is high for six cores
- The 7600X3D and 9600X are better-value gaming options
- No cooler included
Best for
- Cheap AM5 entry builds
- Budget gaming with a discrete GPU
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Full specifications
Core
- Socket
- AM5
- Series
- Ryzen 7000
- Architecture
- Zen 4
- Cores
- 6
- Threads
- 12
Performance
- Base clock
- 4.7 GHz
- Max boost
- 5.3 GHz
- L3 cache
- 32 MB
- 3D V-Cache
- No
- Gaming index
- 67
- Single-thread index
- 72
- Multi-thread index
- 30
Power
- TDP
- 105 W
- Max power (PPT / PL2)
- 142 W
Features
- Integrated graphics
- Yes
- Integrated GPU
- AMD Radeon Graphics
- Unlocked multiplier
- Yes
- Cooler in box
- No
- Process
- TSMC 5nm FinFET (CPU cores), TSMC 6nm FinFET (I/O die)
Memory
- Memory support
- DDR5
- Rated memory speed
- 5,200 MT/s
- Max memory
- 128 GB
Expansion
- PCIe version
- 5.0
- PCIe lanes
- 28
Compatibility notes
- Socket AM5 with DDR5 only; AMD lists A620, B650, B650E, X670, X670E, B840, B850, X870 and X870E chipsets as supported, and older boards may need a BIOS update.
- AMD's official maximum memory speed is DDR5-5200 for two modules and DDR5-3600 for four, though AMD EXPO kits can run faster.
- No cooler is included in the box, so budget for a separate tower air cooler or liquid cooler.
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Video reviews
Mixed · Review
AMD's R5 Mistake: Ryzen 5 7600X CPU Review, Benchmarks, & Expensive Motherboards
Gamers Nexus
Gamers Nexus reviews the 7600X and criticizes the expensive AM5 motherboards that launched alongside it.
Positive · Review
Work Hard Game Harder! - AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Review & Benchmarks
MOBHouse
MOBHouse reviews and benchmarks the 7600X with a work-and-play framing.
Overview · Comparison
Ryzen 5 Roundup: 8400F vs. 7400F vs. 7500F vs. 7600 vs. 7600X vs. 9600X (Gaming Benchmarks)
Hardware Unboxed
Gaming benchmark comparison of Ryzen 5 CPUs including the 8400F against several 7000 and 9000 series models.
Overview · Benchmarks
CPU/GPU Scaling: 7600X vs. 9800X3D (RTX 5090, 5080, RX 9070 & 9060 XT)
Hardware Unboxed
CPU/GPU scaling benchmarks testing the Ryzen 5 7600X against the 9800X3D with multiple GPUs.
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What reviewers and owners say
Windows Central
PositiveWindows Central found this six-core Zen 4 chip delivers excellent gaming performance and value at $299, though it runs hot, lacks a bundled cooler, and needs a new AM5 motherboard.
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Common questions
Should I buy the 7600X or the 7600X3D?
For gaming the 7600X3D is faster, and Tom's Hardware's hierarchy shows a clear gap. The 7600X is cheaper.
Does it include a cooler?
No. AMD lists the thermal solution as not included, so plan on buying a separate CPU cooler.
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