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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

AMD

Ryzen 5 9600X

  • Blender render score 275 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 5.4 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 7700

  • Blender render score 286 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 5.3 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is 4% faster in the Blender benchmark

AAMD Ryzen 5 9600X275

Median of 75 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 7700286

Median of 24 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A55%Good
B55%Good

Too close to call

Office Work

A73%Good
B73%Good

Too close to call

Daily Use

A65%Good
B65%Good

Too close to call

Content Creation

A40%Fair
B44%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 7 7700 · Threads: 16 vs 12

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AAMD Ryzen 5 9600X

58/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 7700

59/100

AAMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Advantages

  • Base clock 3.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz (3% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.4 GHz vs 5.3 GHz (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Cores 6 vs 8 (25% lower)
  • Threads 12 vs 16 (25% lower)
  • Blender render score 275 samples/min vs 286 samples/min (4% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 7700

Advantages

  • Cores 8 vs 6 (33% higher)
  • Threads 16 vs 12 (33% higher)
  • Blender render score 286 samples/min vs 275 samples/min (4% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 3.8 GHz vs 3.9 GHz (3% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.3 GHz vs 5.4 GHz (2% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 5 9600XBAMD Ryzen 7 7700
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.275 samples/min286 samples/min Better +4%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.7524
Cores & clocks
Cores68 Better +33%
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1216 Better +33%
Base clock3.9 GHz Better +3%3.8 GHz
Max boost clock5.4 GHz Better +2%5.3 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache32 MB32 MB
Memory supportDDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power65 W65 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureZen 5Zen 4
SocketAM5AM5
Manufacturing process4 nm5 nm
Release year20242023
Launch price$279$329

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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 7700 posts a median render score of 286 against 275 for AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, making it 4% faster. The medians are based on 24 and 75 community submissions.

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X: 6 cores, 12 threads, 5.4 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $279. AMD Ryzen 7 7700: 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.3 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $329.

Our overall scores are 58 for Ryzen 5 9600X and 59 for Ryzen 7 7700 out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: too close to call; for daily use: too close to call; for content creation: Ryzen 7 7700. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Ryzen 5 9600X vs Ryzen 7 7700 FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 5 9600X or the Ryzen 7 7700?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 7700 posts a median render score of 286 against 275 for AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, making it 4% faster. The medians are based on 24 and 75 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 5 9600X or the Ryzen 7 7700?

Both are rated at 65 W.

How much did the Ryzen 5 9600X and the Ryzen 7 7700 cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X launched at $279 and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at $329. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 5 9600X or the Ryzen 7 7700 better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (55 and 55 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.