Ryzen 5 5600 vs Ryzen 5 7600: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
B +40.3%AMD Ryzen 5 7600 leads in this scenario (up to 40.3% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Ryzen 5 5600 is better0
No advantages found in our data.
Where Ryzen 5 7600 is better3
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 31.5% faster197 samples/min vs 150 samples/min
L2 cache 3 MB more6 MB vs 3 MB
Official memory speed 2,000 MT/s more5,200 MT/s vs 3,200 MT/s
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
- B ahead by 31.5%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Ryzen 5 5600149.9 samples/minRyzen 5 7600197.2 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 150B · 1970200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is ahead by 31.5% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · AMD Ryzen 5 5600
149.9 samples/min · community measurement, sample 115 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 115 submissions (15 outliers excluded), interquartile range 145.79–154.87; submissions 2025-07-19 to 2026-07-06; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
- B · AMD Ryzen 5 7600
197.2 samples/min · community measurement, sample 54 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 54 submissions (15 outliers excluded), interquartile range 188.51–201.82; submissions 2025-07-18 to 2026-02-25; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (8)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 141.2 | 195.3 | B +38.3% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 158.5 | 214.4 | B +35.3% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 154.5 | 202.2 | B +30.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 154.1 | 203.1 | B +31.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 150.7 | 193.3 | B +28.3% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 143.8 | 201.8 | B +40.3% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 142.4 | 193.7 | B +36.1% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 144.7 | 194.7 | B +34.5% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (11)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 159.7 | 229.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 154.6 | 210.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 154.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 161.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.2CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 160.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 160.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 164.1 | 231.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 166.7 | 228.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 146.2 | 226 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 155.9 | 230 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 165.5 | — | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · Ryzen 5 5600 | B · Ryzen 5 7600 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 6 | 6 | equal |
| Threads | 12 | 12 | equal |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz | B: 0.3 GHz more |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 4.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz | B: 0.7 GHz more |
| Unlocked multiplier | yes | yes | equal |
| Cache | |||
| L1 cache | 384 KB | 384 KB | equal |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 6 MB | B: 3 MB more |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB | equal |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 | differs |
| Process node | TSMC 7 nm FinFET | TSMC 5 nm FinFET | differs |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4 | DDR5 | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 3,200 MT/s | 5,200 MT/s | B: 2,000 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | no data | 128 GB | no data for A |
| PCI Express | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0, 24 lanes | differs |
| Integrated graphics | no data | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU) | no data for A |
| Power | |||
| TDP (AMD method)AMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP. | 65 W | 65 W | equal |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A6
B6
equalCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A12
B12
equalBase clock
A3.5 GHz
B3.8 GHz
B: 0.3 GHz moreFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A4.4 GHz
B5.1 GHz
B: 0.7 GHz moreUnlocked multiplier
Ayes
Byes
equal
Cache
L1 cache
A384 KB
B384 KB
equalL2 cache
A3 MB
B6 MB
B: 3 MB moreL3 cache
A32 MB
B32 MB
equal
Platform
Socket
AAM4
BAM5
differsProcess node
ATSMC 7 nm FinFET
BTSMC 5 nm FinFET
differs
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4
BDDR5
differsMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A3,200 MT/s
B5,200 MT/s
B: 2,000 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
Ano data
B128 GB
no data for APCI Express
APCIe 4.0
BPCIe 5.0, 24 lanes
differsIntegrated graphics
Ano data
BAMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
no data for A
Power
TDP (AMD method)
A65 W
B65 W
equalAMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
Platform compatibility
Socket Incompatible
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4, AMD Ryzen 5 7600 uses AM5. The CPUs are not interchangeable: switching requires a different motherboard.
Memory Incompatible
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 supports DDR4, AMD Ryzen 5 7600 supports DDR5. Memory modules cannot be reused.
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Questions and answers
Do AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Ryzen 5 7600 fit the same motherboard?
No: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4, while AMD Ryzen 5 7600 uses AM5.
How many cores and threads do AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Ryzen 5 7600 have?
AMD Ryzen 5 5600: 6 cores / 12 threads. AMD Ryzen 5 7600: 6 cores / 12 threads (manufacturer data).
Which is faster: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 or AMD Ryzen 5 7600?
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (3)
- AMD — specifications of AMD Ryzen 5 5600, specifications of AMD Ryzen 5 7600checked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.2, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.