AMD Ryzen 5 2500X | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 2500X or AMD Ryzen 5 7600 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X was released in Q2/2018. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 was released in Q1/2023. |
||
AMD Ryzen 5 (85) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (85) |
AMD Ryzen 2000 (9) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) |
2 | Generation | 6 |
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) | Architecture | Raphael (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
-- | Successor | -- |
|
||
CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 2500X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2500X is 3.60 GHz (4.00 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is at 3.80 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
||
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.60 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.10 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.50 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD Ryzen 5 2500X or AMD Ryzen 5 7600 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
||
no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
||
no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 5 2500X can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 46.9 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 83.2 GB/s. |
||
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
46.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 24 |
19.7 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 94.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 5 2500X is 95 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
||
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 88 W |
-- | TDP up | 142 W |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 2500X is manufactured in 12 nm and has 16.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 38.00 MB cache. |
||
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 |
12 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2018 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
show more data | show more data | |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
|||
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
6C 12T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
|||
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
6C 12T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
|||
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
|||
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
|||
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
6C 12T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
|||
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
6C 12T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
|||
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
|||
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
6C 12T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
|||
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
|||
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
6C 12T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
|||
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
@ 0.00 GHz |
|||
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
3.60 GHz |
|||
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
14,540 CB R23 MC @ 83 W |
Devices using this processor |
|
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 |
Unknown | Unknown |