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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 5600X or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X - 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 5600X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X was released in Q4/2020. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X was released in Q2/2018. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 |
AMD Ryzen 5000 | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 2000 |
4 | Generation | 2 |
Vermeer (Zen 3) | Architecture | Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Successor | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 3.70 GHz (4.60 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is at --. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
4.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.30 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.85 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600X can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 46.9 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
3.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has a TDP of 105 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured in 7 nm and has 35.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 16.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
7 nm | Technology | 12 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, AVX2, FMA3 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q2/2018 |
299 $ | Release price | 320 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
10,988 CB R23 MC @ 76 W |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
Unknown | Captiva Workstation PC Ryzen 7 2700X Acer Nitro N50-100 Ryzen 7 2700X HP EliteDesk 705 G4 Workstation Edition MT Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X (6TL46EA#ABD) |