AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XAM4

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XAM5

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification

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CPU architecture

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XZen 3

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XZen 5

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture.

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

CPU cores

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X6

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X8

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification

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Maximum boost clock

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X4.6 GHz

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X5.5 GHz

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

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

Tuning support

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XUnlocked CPU overclocking; Ryzen Master support

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XUnlocked 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 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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.

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

Thread count

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X12

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X16

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification

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L2 cache

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3 MB

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X8 MB

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification

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Integrated graphics or none

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNone; a discrete graphics card is required

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XAMD 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 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

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PCIe configuration

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XPCIe 4.0

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XPCIe 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 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · CPU PCIe version and total/usable lanes, not the number of motherboard slots. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Memory support

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XDDR4; up to 3200 MT/s

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XDual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 256 GB; DDR5-5600 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 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5600 and four at DDR5-3600. Check the motherboard's memory support list; EXPO speeds aren't guaranteed.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Cooling

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XAMD Wraith Stealth cooler included

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XCooler 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 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

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Base clock

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3.7 GHz

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X3.8 GHz

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

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

CPU manufacturing process

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XTSMC 7nm FinFET

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XTSMC 4nm FinFET

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores.

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Manufacturer wording of separate fields (2)

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 9700X3.8 GHz base; up to 5.5 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 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

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 9700X8 cores · Zen 5

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

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

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 9700XAM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory required. Check the motherboard CPU-support list and BIOS before purchase.

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Manufacturer specification

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (20)

Integrated graphics available

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNo

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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 9700X256 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 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

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 9700X5600 MT/s

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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 9700X3600 MT/s

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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 9700XYes

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 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

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 9700XPrecision Boost 2

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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

Optional BIOS power mode

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified

AMD Ryzen 7 9700XOptional 105 W mode

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · ASRock documents a 105 W mode on its supported AM5 motherboards with a BIOS using AGESA 1.2.0.2 or later (OC Tweaker menu) and warns that not all boards support it. The default TDP remains 65 W.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier ASRock FAQ 536 — optional 105 W mode for Ryzen 9600X / 9700X

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 9700XTSMC 6nm FinFET

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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

L1 cache

AMD Ryzen 5 5600XNot verified

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X640 KB

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Manufacturer specification · Total L1 cache across all cores.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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 9700X2024-08-08

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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 9700X4 USB 10 Gb/s ports; 1 USB 2.0 port

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

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 9700XBoot; RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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 9700X2

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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 9700XA620, B650, B650E, X670, X670E, X870, X870E, B840, B850

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

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 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

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

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier ASRock FAQ 536 — optional 105 W mode for Ryzen 9600X / 9700X

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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 9700XNot verified

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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.

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 9700XNot 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 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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 9700XYes

Sources

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

No source recorded for this side.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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

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

4 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 9700X

What it brings

8 Zen 5 cores and 16 threads, boosting up to 5.5 GHz, with 32 MB of L3 cache.
Manufacturer source
Unlocked for overclocking, with EXPO memory profiles, Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer; ASRock also offers an optional 105 W mode on supported motherboards.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
PCIe 5.0 with 24 usable lanes, up to 256 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 65 W default TDP, AMD recommends a premium air cooler for best performance.
Manufacturer source 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 DDR5-5600 with two sticks but only DDR5-3600 with four.
Manufacturer source
The 105 W mode depends on the motherboard and BIOS; ASRock notes that not every AM5 board supports it.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify

Differences only

40 of 40 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Specification	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X	AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Thread countDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	12	16
CPU coresDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	6	8
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 9700X Manufacturer specification · Peak boost clock, not a sustained all-core speed. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	4.6 GHz	5.5 GHz
CPU architectureDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture. AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU core architecture. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Zen 3	Zen 5
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 9700X Manufacturer specification · Base frequency; boost clocks are listed separately. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	3.7 GHz	3.8 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 9700X No source recorded.	Yes	Not 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 9700X 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 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Unlocked CPU overclocking; Ryzen Master support	Unlocked CPU overclocking; EXPO, PBO and Curve Optimizer
Automatic boost technology Sources AMD Ryzen 5 5600X No source recorded. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Automatic boost, separate from PBO and manual tuning; not an all-core frequency. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Not provided	Precision Boost 2

L2 cacheDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	3 MB	8 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 9700X Manufacturer specification · Total L3 cache across the processor. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	32 MB	32 MB
L1 cache Sources AMD Ryzen 5 5600X No source recorded. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Total L1 cache across all cores. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Not provided	640 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 9700X Manufacturer specification · AMD rates two DIMMs (single- or dual-rank) at DDR5-5600 and four at DDR5-3600. Check the motherboard's memory support list; EXPO speeds aren't guaranteed. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	DDR4; up to 3200 MT/s	Dual-channel DDR5 UDIMM; up to 256 GB; DDR5-5600 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 9700X Manufacturer specification · AMD's CPU limit; the motherboard, its BIOS and the memory kit must also support this capacity. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Not listed by the manufacturer	256 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 9700X Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard and memory that support ECC. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Not listed by the manufacturer	Yes
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 9700X No source recorded.	3200 MT/s	Not provided
Memory rate with two DIMMs Sources AMD Ryzen 5 5600X No source recorded. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 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 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Not provided	5600 MT/s
Memory rate with four DIMMs Sources AMD Ryzen 5 5600X No source recorded. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Applies to four single-rank or four dual-rank DDR5 modules; slower than the two-module rating. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Not provided	3600 MT/s

SocketDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	AM4	AM5
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 9700X Manufacturer specification · CPU PCIe version and total/usable lanes, not the number of motherboard slots. Actual links depend on the motherboard and installed devices. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0 · 28 total / 24 usable lanes
Platform checksDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Supported AM4 motherboard and DDR4 memory required. Check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS. A separate graphics card is required.	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 9700X Manufacturer specification · Chipset families AMD lists; check the motherboard's CPU-support list and BIOS version. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Not provided	A620, B650, B650E, X670, X670E, X870, X870E, B840, B850
Native CPU USB capability Sources AMD Ryzen 5 5600X No source recorded. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · USB provided by the processor itself; the motherboard decides which ports, including any USB4, are actually fitted. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Not provided	4 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 9700X Manufacturer specification · The motherboard, drivers and drives must also support these modes, and some boards offer fewer. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Not provided	Boot; RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10
CPU USB-C DisplayPort capability Sources AMD Ryzen 5 5600X No source recorded. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Needs a motherboard USB-C port wired for display output. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Not provided	Yes

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 9700X Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer graphics configuration, not a measured gaming result. Display outputs depend on the motherboard. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	None; a discrete graphics card is required	AMD 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 9700X No source recorded.	No	Not provided

Default TDP Sources AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power. AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Default TDP, not measured system power. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	65 W	65 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 9700X Manufacturer specification · AMD doesn't include a cooler with this boxed version; choose one that fits AM5 and the motherboard. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	AMD Wraith Stealth cooler included	Cooler required separately; AMD recommends a premium air cooler for optimal performance
Maximum junction temperature Sources 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 9700X Manufacturer specification · AMD's maximum operating temperature (Tjmax), not a typical running temperature. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	95 °C	95 °C
Optional BIOS power mode Sources AMD Ryzen 5 5600X No source recorded. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · ASRock documents a 105 W mode on its supported AM5 motherboards with a BIOS using AGESA 1.2.0.2 or later (OC Tweaker menu) and warns that not all boards support it. The default TDP remains 65 W. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier ASRock FAQ 536 — optional 105 W mode for Ryzen 9600X / 9700X	Not provided	Optional 105 W mode

CPU manufacturing processDifferent Sources AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores. AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — manufacturer specifications AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the CPU cores. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	TSMC 7nm FinFET	TSMC 4nm FinFET
I/O-die manufacturing process Sources AMD Ryzen 5 5600X No source recorded. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Manufacturing process for the separate I/O die. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Not provided	TSMC 6nm FinFET
Package die count Sources AMD Ryzen 5 5600X No source recorded. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · Number of dies in the processor package; not all of them contain CPU cores. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Not provided	2

Manufacturer launch date Sources AMD Ryzen 5 5600X No source recorded. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Manufacturer specification · AMD's launch date, not a sign of current stock. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier	Not provided	2024-08-08

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Memory channels 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 9700X No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not 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 9700X No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided
Comparable sustained workload performance Sources AMD Ryzen 5 5600X No source recorded. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 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 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier ASRock FAQ 536 — optional 105 W mode for Ryzen 9600X / 9700X	Not provided	Not listed by the manufacturer

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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 9700X Manufacturer specification · Core count and architecture alone don't determine application performance. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier Restated above as CPU cores, CPU architecture	6 cores · Zen 3	8 cores · Zen 5
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 9700X Manufacturer specification · Maximum boost is not a sustained all-core frequency. Workload, cooling and firmware affect clocks. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier Restated above as Base clock, Maximum boost clock	3.7 GHz base; up to 4.6 GHz boost	3.8 GHz base; up to 5.5 GHz boost
Processor power definitions 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 9700X Manufacturer specification · AMD's thermal design rating, not the power the whole system will draw. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — manufacturer specifications and boxed identifier Restated above as Default TDP	65 W default TDP	65 W default TDP

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AMD's official boxed-product artwork for Ryzen 5 9600X; the exact model is established by its manufacturer page, not a readable model number on the visible box face.

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

CPU cores: 6 cores
Maximum boost clock: 5.4 GHz
L3 cache: 32 MB

AMD's official Ryzen 7 5800XT model-associated Ryzen 5000-series retail-box artwork; exact model association is established by the cited manufacturer page.

AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT

CPU cores: 8 cores
Maximum boost clock: 4.8 GHz
L3 cache: 32 MB

AMD's official Ryzen 7 5800X model-associated Ryzen 5000-series retail-box artwork; exact model association is established by the cited manufacturer page.

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

CPU cores: 8 cores
Maximum boost clock: 4.7 GHz
L3 cache: 32 MB

AMD's official boxed-product artwork for Ryzen 7 9800X3D; the exact model is established by its manufacturer page, not a readable model number on the visible box face.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

CPU cores: 8 cores
Maximum boost clock: 5.2 GHz
L3 cache: 96 MB