Ryzen 5 7600 vs Ryzen 7 5800X: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 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 +5.6%AMD Ryzen 7 5800X leads in this scenario (up to 5.6% 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 7600 is better4
L2 cache 2 MB more6 MB vs 4 MB
Official memory speed 2,000 MT/s more5,200 MT/s vs 3,200 MT/s
TDP (AMD method) 40 W lower65 W vs 105 W
Launch price $220 lower$229 vs $449
Where Ryzen 7 5800X is better3
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 5.1% faster207 samples/min vs 197 samples/min
Cores 2 more8 vs 6
Threads 4 more16 vs 12
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
- B ahead by 5.1%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Ryzen 5 7600197.2 samples/minRyzen 7 5800X207.3 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 197B · 2070200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is ahead by 5.1% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · 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.
- B · AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
207.3 samples/min · community measurement, sample 321 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 321 submissions (2 outliers excluded), interquartile range 197.03–232.13; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-03-09; 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 | 195.3 | 194.9 | A +0.2% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 214.4 | 218.2 | B +1.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 202.2 | 213.5 | B +5.6% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 203.1 | 213.3 | B +5% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 193.3 | 204.2 | B +5.6% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 201.8 | 205.1 | B +1.6% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 193.7 | 198.7 | B +2.6% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 194.7 | 198.3 | B +1.9% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (26)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 229.2 | 226.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 210.4 | 227.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 231.1 | 223.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 228.4 | 229.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 226 | 190.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 230 | 225.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 153.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 151.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 152.4 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 166.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 163.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82CPU, classroom (CPU) | — | 462.4 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, classroom (CPU) | — | 430 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, classroom (CPU) | — | 428.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, fishy_cat (CPU) | — | 210.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, fishy_cat (CPU) | — | 211.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, koro (CPU) | — | 256.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, koro (CPU) | — | 314.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, pavillon_barcelona (CPU) | — | 442.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, pavillon_barcelona (CPU) | — | 440.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, victor (CPU) | — | 777.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, victor (CPU) | — | 703.1 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 226 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 221.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.2CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 223.4 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 224.5 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · Ryzen 5 7600 | B · Ryzen 7 5800X | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 6 | 8 | B: 2 more |
| Threads | 12 | 16 | B: 4 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz | equal |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 5.1 GHz | 4.7 GHz | A: 0.4 GHz more |
| Unlocked multiplier | yes | yes | equal |
| Cache | |||
| L1 cache | 384 KB | no data | no data for B |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 4 MB | A: 2 MB more |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB | equal |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 | differs |
| Process node | TSMC 5 nm FinFET | TSMC 7 nm FinFET | differs |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR5 | DDR4 | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | no data | no data for B |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 5,200 MT/s | 3,200 MT/s | A: 2,000 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | 128 GB | no data | no data for B |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0, 24 lanes | PCIe 4.0 | differs |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU) | none | 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
B8
B: 2 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A12
B16
B: 4 moreBase clock
A3.8 GHz
B3.8 GHz
equalFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A5.1 GHz
B4.7 GHz
A: 0.4 GHz moreUnlocked multiplier
Ayes
Byes
equal
Cache
L1 cache
A384 KB
Bno data
no data for BL2 cache
A6 MB
B4 MB
A: 2 MB moreL3 cache
A32 MB
B32 MB
equal
Platform
Socket
AAM5
BAM4
differsProcess node
ATSMC 5 nm FinFET
BTSMC 7 nm FinFET
differs
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR5
BDDR4
differsMemory channels
A2
Bno data
no data for BOfficial memory speed
A5,200 MT/s
B3,200 MT/s
A: 2,000 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A128 GB
Bno data
no data for BPCI Express
APCIe 5.0, 24 lanes
BPCIe 4.0
differsIntegrated graphics
AAMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Bnone
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 Incompatible
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 uses AM5, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X uses AM4. The CPUs are not interchangeable: switching requires a different motherboard.
Memory Incompatible
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 supports DDR5, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X supports DDR4. Memory modules cannot be reused.
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Questions and answers
Do AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X fit the same motherboard?
No: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 uses AM5, while AMD Ryzen 7 5800X uses AM4.
How many cores and threads do AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X have?
AMD Ryzen 5 7600: 6 cores / 12 threads. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X: 8 cores / 16 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
AMD Ryzen 5 7600: AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU). AMD Ryzen 7 5800X: no.
Which is faster: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X?
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 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 7600, specifications of AMD Ryzen 7 5800Xchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.81, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.82, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.83, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90.1, 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 3.2.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.