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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 7 1800X or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X - 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 7 1800X has 8 cores with 16 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 7 1800X was released in Q1/2017. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X was released in Q4/2020. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 (74) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (92) |
AMD Ryzen 1000 (15) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (16) |
1 | Generation | 4 |
Summit Ridge (Zen) | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (4.00 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.60 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.60 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.60 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.30 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 7 1800X supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
19.7 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X has a TDP of 95 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 65 W. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 7 1800X has a 16.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X cache has a total of 35.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | 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, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2017 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
499 $ | Release price | 299 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
Geekbench 6 MT: 5,932 / 499 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Geekbench 6 MT: 9,279 / 299 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
10,988 CB R23 MC @ 76 W |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
Unknown | Unknown |