AMD Ryzen 5 7600X

AMD's Ryzen 5 7600X is simply beat out in many tests by lower-priced competition, making this a difficult processor to recommend at current pricing.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 1

Product details

  • Pure gaming performance with smooth 100+ FPS in the world's most popular games
  • 6 Cores and 12 processing threads, based on AMD "Zen 4" architecture
  • 5.3 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 38 MB cache, DDR5-5200 support
  • For the state-of-the-art Socket AM5 platform, can support PCIe 5.0 on select 600 Series motherboards
  • Cooler not included

PROS

+ Six cores
+ 12 threads
+ 32MB of L3 cache
+ Workable integrated graphics

CONS

- Sluggish performance for the money
- Overpriced, even on sale

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on July 27, 2023
AMD's Ryzen 5 7600X is simply beat out in many tests by lower-priced competition, making this a difficult processor to recommend at current pricing.
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By TrustedReviews on September 26, 2022
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is the best value gaming processor currently available, offering a similar gaming performance to rival chips that cost twice as much. Support for DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 also help to increase the performance ceiling of your PC, futureproofing it for years to come. The only major issue is that multi-core performance is underwhelming, while the imminent arrival of Intel Raptor Lake means it’s best holding off on a purchase for now.
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By TechRadar on October 09, 2022
AMD is coming out swinging with its new generation of Zen 4 Ryzen processors, with the 7600X providing an exceptional level of performance for a more affordable CPU. However, the total cost of upgrading your system to AM5 right now means this isn’t a cut-and-dry recommendation.
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