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PROCESSORS · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

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Compared products

YOUR FIRST CHOICE

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AM4 boxed processor 100-100000065BOX · Wraith Stealth included

AMD's official Ryzen 5 5600X model-associated Ryzen 5000-series retail-box artwork; exact model association is established by the cited manufacturer page.
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Exact model & source notes

A 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 processor for AM4 motherboards with up to 4.6 GHz boost, 32 MB of L3 cache and a 65 W TDP. It is unlocked for overclocking and comes boxed with a Wraith Stealth cooler, but has no integrated graphics.

Specifications checked 12 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHICH SUITS YOU?

Different platforms: AM4 vs AM5 sockets. Each processor fits only motherboards made for its socket.

Choose the Ryzen 5 5600X for

  • An AM4 motherboard you already have
  • A cooler in the box
  • Lower stated default TDP: 65 W vs 105 W

Choose the Ryzen 7 7700X for

  • An AM5 motherboard you already have
  • More stated CPU cores: 8 vs 6
  • Higher stated thread count: 16 vs 12
Built from verified specifications that differ. Not a rating or a recommendation.
See the 14 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

AM5 boxed processor 100-100000591WOF · cooler not included

AMD's official boxed-product artwork associated with Ryzen 7 7700X on its exact manufacturer product page; the visible artwork identifies the family rather than a readable exact model number.
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Exact model & source notes

An 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 processor for AM5 with up to 5.4 GHz boost, 32 MB of L3 cache and a 105 W default TDP. It is unlocked for overclocking and includes basic Radeon integrated graphics; the boxed version has no cooler.

Specifications checked 12 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE8 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 08

Socket

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XAM4

Manufacturer specification

Source 1
AMD Ryzen 7 7700XAM5

Manufacturer specification

Source 1
Explore the full specifications

Check each processor’s platform. Match each processor to its supported socket, motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS, memory type and cooler. The two processors may require different platforms. No overall winner is declared without comparable performance and price evidence.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

14 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 3 manufacturer descriptions restating separately listed fields are grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Maximum boost clock

In Visual facts
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X4.6 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X5.4 GHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Published clock limits are not application speed. Boost depends on workload, cooling and firmware; it is not a sustained all-core frequency.

Tuning support

In Visual facts
AMD Ryzen 5 5600XUnlocked CPU overclocking; Ryzen Master support
AMD Ryzen 7 7700XUnlocked CPU overclocking; EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking and supported by Ryzen Master. Results depend on the motherboard, cooling and the individual chip.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO memory profiles, Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer and Ryzen Master support. Results depend on the motherboard, cooling and the individual chip.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Memory profiles, automatic boost tuning and fully unlocked CPU overclocking are different capabilities. Read the supported controls and motherboard conditions for each processor.

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Integrated graphics or none

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNone; a discrete graphics card is required
AMD Ryzen 7 7700XAMD Radeon Graphics · 2 graphics cores · 2200 MHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD says a discrete graphics card is required; the motherboard's video ports won't work with this processor.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer graphics configuration, not a measured gaming result. Display outputs depend on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

PCIe configuration

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XPCIe 4.0
AMD Ryzen 7 7700XPCIe 5.0 · 28 total / 24 usable lanes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · CPU PCIe version, not the number of motherboard slots or a guarantee of the board's bandwidth.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Native CPU version and lane totals, not graphics-slot width or motherboard slot count. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Memory support

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XDDR4; up to 3200 MT/s
AMD Ryzen 7 7700XDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 128 GB; DDR5-5200 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Check the motherboard's CPU-support list, BIOS and memory support list. XMP speeds above this rating are not guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5200 and four at DDR5-3600. Check the motherboard's memory support list; EXPO speeds aren't guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Cooling

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XAMD Wraith Stealth cooler included
AMD Ryzen 7 7700XCooler required separately; AMD recommends a premium air cooler for optimal performance
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the Wraith Stealth with the boxed 100-100000065BOX version.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD doesn't include a cooler with this boxed version; choose one that fits AM5 and the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Base clock

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3.7 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X4.5 GHz
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Base frequency; boost clocks are listed separately.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Base frequency; boost clocks are listed separately.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Published clock limits are not application speed. Boost depends on workload, cooling and firmware; it is not a sustained all-core frequency.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (3)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Base / boost clocks and conditions

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3.7 GHz base; up to 4.6 GHz boost
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X4.5 GHz base; up to 5.4 GHz boost
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Published clock limits are not application speed. Boost depends on workload, cooling and firmware; it is not a sustained all-core frequency.

Core count and architecture

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X6 cores · Zen 3
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X8 cores · Zen 4
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Core count and architecture alone don't determine application performance.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer core count and architecture, not an application-performance ranking.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Processor power definitions

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X65 W default TDP
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X105 W default TDP
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Platform checks

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XSupported AM4 motherboard and DDR4 memory required. Check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS. A separate graphics card is required.
AMD Ryzen 7 7700XSupported AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase.
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (19)

Integrated graphics available

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNo
AMD Ryzen 7 7700XNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD says a discrete graphics card is required.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum supported memory

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X128 GB
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD's 5600X page doesn't list a maximum memory capacity; check the motherboard's specifications for supported kit sizes. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU limit; the motherboard, its BIOS and the memory kit must also support this capacity.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Memory rate with two DIMMs

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X5200 MT/s
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Applies to two single-rank or two dual-rank DDR5 modules. EXPO memory overclocking is separate and depends on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Memory rate with four DIMMs

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3600 MT/s
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Applies to four single-rank or four dual-rank DDR5 modules; slower than the two-module rating.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CPU ECC memory capability

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 7700XYes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD's 5600X page doesn't say whether ECC memory is supported; check the motherboard and CPU listing if you need ECC. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard and memory that support ECC.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Automatic boost technology

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 7700XPrecision Boost 2
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Automatic boost, separate from PBO and manual tuning; not an all-core frequency.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

I/O-die manufacturing process

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 7700XTSMC 6nm FinFET
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the separate I/O die.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer launch date

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X2022-09-27
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's launch date, not a sign of current stock.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Memory channels

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 7700XNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD's 5600X page doesn't list the number of memory channels. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed memory transfer-rate ceiling

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3200 MT/s
AMD Ryzen 7 7700XNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists up to DDR4-3200 without separate ratings for different numbers of DIMMs.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Native CPU USB capability

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X4 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 port
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · USB provided by the processor itself; the motherboard decides which ports, including any USB4, are actually fitted.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

NVMe boot and RAID capability

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 7700XBoot; RAID 0, 1 and 10
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · The motherboard, drivers and drives must also support these modes, and some boards offer fewer.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Package die count

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X2
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Number of dies in the processor package; not all of them contain CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed platform chipsets

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 7700XA620, B650, B650E, X670, X670E, X870, X870E, B840, B850
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Chipset families AMD lists; check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS version.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Specification region

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 7700XNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD's 5600X page doesn't state a regional specification. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Comparable sustained workload performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 7700XNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

AMD doesn't publish sustained game or application benchmarks for this processor. · Manufacturer specification · No independent sustained game, application or power-mode measurements are available from these sources, so no overall performance winner is shown.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CPU unlocked for overclocking

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XYes
AMD Ryzen 7 7700XNot verified
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking; the motherboard and firmware must support it, and results aren't guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

CPU USB-C DisplayPort capability

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified
AMD Ryzen 7 7700XYes
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard USB-C port wired for display output.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

2 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

What it brings

  • 6 Zen 3 cores and 12 threads with up to 4.6 GHz boost and 32 MB of L3 cache, at a 65 W TDP.
    Manufacturer source
  • Wraith Stealth cooler included, unlocked for overclocking with Ryzen Master support, and PCIe 4.0.
    Manufacturer source

What to check

  • AMD's 5600X page doesn't list maximum memory capacity or ECC support; check the motherboard's specifications if you need large memory kits or ECC.
    Manufacturer source
  • No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is required. It needs an AM4 motherboard with a compatible BIOS and DDR4 memory (rated up to 3200 MT/s).
    Manufacturer source

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

What it brings

  • 8 Zen 4 cores and 16 threads, boosting up to 5.4 GHz, with 32 MB of L3 cache.
    Manufacturer source
  • Unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO memory profiles, Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer.
    Manufacturer source
  • PCIe 5.0 with 24 usable lanes, up to 128 GB of DDR5, ECC memory support on compatible motherboards and basic Radeon graphics (2 graphics cores) for display output.
    Manufacturer source

What to check

  • No cooler in the box; with a 105 W default TDP, AMD recommends a premium air cooler for best performance.
    Manufacturer source
  • Needs an AM5 motherboard whose BIOS supports this processor, plus DDR5 memory; check the board's CPU-support list before buying.
    Manufacturer source
  • Memory is rated at DDR5-5200 with two sticks but only DDR5-3600 with four.
    Manufacturer source
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
39 of 39 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
SpecificationAMD Ryzen 5 5600XAMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Thread countDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
1216
CPU coresDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
68
Maximum boost clockDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
4.6 GHz5.4 GHz
CPU architectureDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Zen 3Zen 4
Base clockDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Base frequency; boost clocks are listed separately.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Base frequency; boost clocks are listed separately.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
3.7 GHz4.5 GHz
CPU unlocked for overclocking
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking; the motherboard and firmware must support it, and results aren't guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Tuning supportDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking and supported by Ryzen Master. Results depend on the motherboard, cooling and the individual chip.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the CPU as unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO memory profiles, Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer and Ryzen Master support. Results depend on the motherboard, cooling and the individual chip.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Unlocked CPU overclocking; Ryzen Master supportUnlocked CPU overclocking; EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer
Automatic boost technology
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Automatic boost, separate from PBO and manual tuning; not an all-core frequency.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedPrecision Boost 2
L2 cacheDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
3 MB8 MB
L3 cache
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Total L3 cache across the processor.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Total L3 cache across the processor.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
32 MB32 MB
L1 cache
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Total L1 cache across all cores.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided512 KB
Memory supportDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Check the motherboard's CPU-support list, BIOS and memory support list. XMP speeds above this rating are not guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5200 and four at DDR5-3600. Check the motherboard's memory support list; EXPO speeds aren't guaranteed.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
DDR4; up to 3200 MT/sDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 128 GB; DDR5-5200 with two DIMMs or DDR5-3600 with four
Maximum supported memory
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD's 5600X page doesn't list a maximum memory capacity; check the motherboard's specifications for supported kit sizes. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU limit; the motherboard, its BIOS and the memory kit must also support this capacity.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not listed by the manufacturer128 GB
CPU ECC memory capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD's 5600X page doesn't say whether ECC memory is supported; check the motherboard and CPU listing if you need ECC. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard and memory that support ECC.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not listed by the manufacturerYes
Listed memory transfer-rate ceiling
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists up to DDR4-3200 without separate ratings for different numbers of DIMMs.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

No source recorded.

3200 MT/sNot provided
Memory rate with two DIMMs
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Applies to two single-rank or two dual-rank DDR5 modules. EXPO memory overclocking is separate and depends on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided5200 MT/s
Memory rate with four DIMMs
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Applies to four single-rank or four dual-rank DDR5 modules; slower than the two-module rating.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided3600 MT/s
SocketDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AM4AM5
PCIe configurationDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · CPU PCIe version, not the number of motherboard slots or a guarantee of the board's bandwidth.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Native CPU version and lane totals, not graphics-slot width or motherboard slot count. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
PCIe 4.0PCIe 5.0 · 28 total / 24 usable lanes
Platform checksDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
Supported AM4 motherboard and DDR4 memory required. Check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS. A separate graphics card is required.Supported AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase.
Listed platform chipsets
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Chipset families AMD lists; check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS version.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedA620, B650, B650E, X670, X670E, X870, X870E, B840, B850
Native CPU USB capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · USB provided by the processor itself; the motherboard decides which ports, including any USB4, are actually fitted.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided4 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 port
NVMe boot and RAID capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · The motherboard, drivers and drives must also support these modes, and some boards offer fewer.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedBoot; RAID 0, 1 and 10
CPU USB-C DisplayPort capability
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard USB-C port wired for display output.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedYes
Integrated graphics or noneDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD says a discrete graphics card is required; the motherboard's video ports won't work with this processor.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer graphics configuration, not a measured gaming result. Display outputs depend on the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
None; a discrete graphics card is requiredAMD Radeon Graphics · 2 graphics cores · 2200 MHz
Integrated graphics available
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD says a discrete graphics card is required.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

No source recorded.

NoNot provided
Default TDPDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
65 W105 W
CoolingDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD lists the Wraith Stealth with the boxed 100-100000065BOX version.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD doesn't include a cooler with this boxed version; choose one that fits AM5 and the motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
AMD Wraith Stealth cooler includedCooler required separately; AMD recommends a premium air cooler for optimal performance
Maximum junction temperature
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's maximum operating temperature (Tjmax), not a typical running temperature.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's maximum operating temperature (Tjmax), not a typical running temperature.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
95 °C95 °C
CPU manufacturing processDifferent
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
TSMC 7nm FinFETTSMC 5nm FinFET
I/O-die manufacturing process
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the separate I/O die.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedTSMC 6nm FinFET
Package die count
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Number of dies in the processor package; not all of them contain CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided2
Manufacturer launch date
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's launch date, not a sign of current stock.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not provided2022-09-27
Show unverified (3)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
Memory channels
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD's 5600X page doesn't list the number of memory channels. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

No source recorded.

Not listed by the manufacturerNot provided
Specification region
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD's 5600X page doesn't state a regional specification. · Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

No source recorded.

Not listed by the manufacturerNot provided
Comparable sustained workload performance
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

AMD doesn't publish sustained game or application benchmarks for this processor. · Manufacturer specification · No independent sustained game, application or power-mode measurements are available from these sources, so no overall performance winner is shown.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Not providedNot listed by the manufacturer
Manufacturer wording (3)Combined manufacturer rows whose values are listed above as separate fields.
Manufacturer wording for facts listed as separate rows
Core count and architectureDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Core count and architecture alone don't determine application performance.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer core count and architecture, not an application-performance ranking.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as CPU cores, CPU architecture
6 cores · Zen 38 cores · Zen 4
Base / boost clocks and conditionsDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as Base clock, Maximum boost clock
3.7 GHz base; up to 4.6 GHz boost4.5 GHz base; up to 5.4 GHz boost
Processor power definitionsDifferent
Sources
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X — exact manufacturer specifications and part identifiers
Restated above as Default TDP
65 W default TDP105 W default TDP
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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