Ryzen 5 7500F vs Ryzen 5 7600X: specs and benchmark comparison
BAMD · Zen 4
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
- 6 cores / 12 threads
- up to 5.3 GHz
- AM5
September 27, 2022 · $299 at launch
Short verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 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 +9.5%AMD Ryzen 5 7600X leads in this scenario (up to 9.5% 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 7500F is better2
TDP (AMD method) 40 W lower65 W vs 105 W
Launch price $120 lower$179 vs $299
Where Ryzen 5 7600X is better1
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 5.9% faster206 samples/min vs 194 samples/min
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
- B ahead by 5.9%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Ryzen 5 7500F194.5 samples/minRyzen 5 7600X206 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 194B · 2060200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is ahead by 5.9% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
194.5 samples/min · community measurement, sample 84 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 84 submissions (10 outliers excluded), interquartile range 185.37–200.76; submissions 2025-07-21 to 2026-08-25; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
206 samples/min · community measurement, sample 128 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 128 submissions (16 outliers excluded), interquartile range 197.58–227.6; submissions 2025-07-21 to 2026-08-26; 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 | 191.8 | 194.5 | B +1.4% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 211.5 | 231.6 | B +9.5% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 219.3 | 217.8 | A +0.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 208.2 | 213.5 | B +2.5% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 199.3 | 206.7 | B +3.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 209.1 | 201.4 | A +3.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 189 | 192.8 | B +2% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 192.7 | 202.8 | B +5.2% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (7)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 189.4 | 188.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 202.9 | 198 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 221.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 233.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 223.1 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 213.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 207.3 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · Ryzen 5 7500F | B · Ryzen 5 7600X | 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. | 3.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz | B: 1 GHz more |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 5 GHz | 5.3 GHz | B: 0.3 GHz more |
| Unlocked multiplier | yes | yes | equal |
| Cache | |||
| L1 cache | 384 KB | 384 KB | equal |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB | equal |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB | equal |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 | equal |
| Process node | TSMC 5 nm FinFET | TSMC 5 nm FinFET | equal |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR5 | DDR5 | equal |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 5,200 MT/s | 5,200 MT/s | equal |
| Max memory capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | equal |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0, 24 lanes | PCIe 5.0, 24 lanes | equal |
| Integrated graphics | none | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU) | differs |
| 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 | 105 W | B: 40 W higher |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A6
B6
equalCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A12
B12
equalBase clock
A3.7 GHz
B4.7 GHz
B: 1 GHz moreFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A5 GHz
B5.3 GHz
B: 0.3 GHz moreUnlocked multiplier
Ayes
Byes
equal
Cache
L1 cache
A384 KB
B384 KB
equalL2 cache
A6 MB
B6 MB
equalL3 cache
A32 MB
B32 MB
equal
Platform
Socket
AAM5
BAM5
equalProcess node
ATSMC 5 nm FinFET
BTSMC 5 nm FinFET
equal
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR5
BDDR5
equalMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A5,200 MT/s
B5,200 MT/s
equalFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A128 GB
B128 GB
equalPCI Express
APCIe 5.0, 24 lanes
BPCIe 5.0, 24 lanes
equalIntegrated graphics
Anone
BAMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
differs
Power
TDP (AMD method)
A65 W
B105 W
B: 40 W higherAMD 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 and BIOS support Needs checking
Both models use AM5, but support on a specific motherboard depends on the chipset and BIOS version. Check the board maker’s CPU support list.
Memory Needs checking
Both controllers support DDR5. The motherboard determines the memory type, so check its specification.
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Questions and answers
Do AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X fit the same motherboard?
Both CPUs use the AM5 socket. Support on a specific board depends on the chipset and BIOS version, so check the board maker’s CPU support list.
How many cores and threads do AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X have?
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F: 6 cores / 12 threads. AMD Ryzen 5 7600X: 6 cores / 12 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F: no. AMD Ryzen 5 7600X: AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU).
Which is faster: AMD Ryzen 5 7500F or AMD Ryzen 5 7600X?
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 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 7500F, specifications of AMD Ryzen 5 7600Xchecked 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 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.