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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X or AMD Ryzen 5 7600X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series. To use the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM5 (LGA 1718) socket. The AMD EPYC 9224 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series. To use the AMD EPYC 9224, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket. |
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| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Name | AMD EPYC 9224 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 | Family | AMD EPYC |
| 6 | Generation | 4 |
| AMD Ryzen 7000 | Group | AMD EPYC 9004 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 4.7 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 5.3 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The AMD EPYC 9224 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9224 is 2.5 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz. |
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| 5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.7 GHz |
| Yes | Overclocking | No |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| 4.7 GHz | Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
| 12 | Threads | 48 |
| 5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency (all cores) | None |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| 6 | CPU Cores | 24 |
| 6x | Cores | 24x Zen 4 |
Internal Graphics |
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The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael), which has 128 texture shaders and 2 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The AMD EPYC 9224 does not have integrated graphics. |
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| 0.4 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
| Q3/2022 | Release date | -- |
| 12 | Direct X | -- |
| AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) | GPU name | |
| 5 nm | Technology | -- |
| -- | Max. displays | -- |
| 128 | Shaders | -- |
| 8.0 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
| 2 | Execution units | -- |
| 9 | Generation | -- |
| 2.2 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI specifications | -- |
| -- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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| Decode / Encode | AVC | -- |
| Decode | VC-1 | -- |
| Decode / Encode | VP9 | -- |
| Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
| Decode / Encode | h264 | -- |
| Decode / Encode | VP8 | -- |
| Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
| Decode / Encode | JPEG | -- |
| No | AV1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 12 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 461.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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| 2 | Memory channels | 12 |
| 128.0 GB | Max. Memory | 6.0 TB |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| Yes | ECC | Yes |
| 83.2 GB/s | Bandwidth | 461.0 GB/s |
| DDR5-5200 | Memory type | DDR5-4800 |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 200 W watts. |
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| None | TDP up | 240 W |
| 95 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
| 142 W | TDP (PL2) | None |
| 105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 200 W |
Technical details |
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The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The AMD EPYC 9224 is manufactured using a 5 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache. |
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| Q4/2022 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
| 100-100000593WOF | Part Number | 100-000000939 |
| 6.0 MB | L2-Cache | 24.0 MB |
| AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
| SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI |
| Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
| Raphael (Zen 4) | Architecture | Genoa (Zen 4) |
| 5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
| AM5 (LGA 1718) | Socket | SP5 |
| Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 | Operating systems | Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022 |
| 299 $ | Release price | 1825 $ |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 32.0 MB | L3-Cache | 64.0 MB |