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Ryzen 5 9600X vs Ryzen 7 9700X: Which is Better?

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The verdict

Ryzen 7 9700X wins

Ryzen 7 9700X comes out ahead of Ryzen 5 9600X on productivity, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Ryzen 7 9700X is 17.2% faster than Ryzen 5 9600X in multi-core productivity workloads. Performance-per-dollar is comparable. For most builders, Ryzen 7 9700X is the more compelling pick across both gaming and productivity workloads.

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Specifications

Spec Ryzen 5 9600X Ryzen 7 9700X
Cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Boost clock 5.4 GHz 5.5 GHz
Base clock 3.9 GHz 3.8 GHz
TDP 65 W 65 W
L2 cache 6 MB 8 MB
L3 cache 32 MB 32 MB
MSRP $279 $359
Process node TSMC N4P TSMC N4P
Socket AM5 AM5
Memory DDR5-5600 DDR5-5600
Launched Aug 2024 Aug 2024

Benchmarks

BenchmarkRyzen 5 9600XRyzen 7 9700X
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    −22.9%
    Ryzen 5 9600X
    994
    Ryzen 7 9700X
    1,289
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    −1.4%
    Ryzen 5 9600X
    138
    Ryzen 7 9700X
    140
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    −14.8%
    Ryzen 5 9600X
    14,098
    Ryzen 7 9700X
    16,542
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    −2.0%
    Ryzen 5 9600X
    3,225
    Ryzen 7 9700X
    3,290

Bars are normalized to the highest score in our catalog for each metric. Hover any row for the source attribution.

Price analysis

Ryzen 5 9600X MSRP
$279
Difference
−$80

Ryzen 7 9700X costs more.

Ryzen 7 9700X MSRP
$359

Frequently asked

Is the Ryzen 5 9600X better than the Ryzen 7 9700X?
Ryzen 7 9700X comes out ahead in our weighted scoring under default priorities (50% gaming, 50% productivity, 25% value, 25% efficiency). Use the comparison tool to weight by your own workload mix.
Which is better for gaming, the Ryzen 5 9600X or the Ryzen 7 9700X?
Ryzen 7 9700X leads in gaming workloads by 1.7% over Ryzen 5 9600X.
Which is faster for productivity, the Ryzen 5 9600X or the Ryzen 7 9700X?
Ryzen 7 9700X is 17.2% faster than Ryzen 5 9600X in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Ryzen 5 9600X and the Ryzen 7 9700X?
The Ryzen 7 9700X launched at $359, $80 more than the Ryzen 5 9600X at $279.

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