Ryzen 5 7600

6 cores · 12 threads · up to 5.1 GHz on AM5.

4.1 · 241 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.1 GHz

L3 cache

32 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

AM5

Performance breakdown

Gaming16

Productivity15

Single-core16

Multi-core25

Power efficiency16

Lab scores

Performance score16

Cores6

Threads12

Boost clock (GHz)5.1 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p35 fps

1440p28 fps

4K19 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Raphael (Zen4)
Process node: 5 nm
Socket: AM5
Release year: 2023
Total cores: 6
Threads: 12
Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.8 GHz
Boost clock: 5.1 GHz
L1 cache: 384 KB
L2 cache: 6 MB
L3 cache: 32 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR5-5200
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 95°C
PCIe: PCIe 5.0
Launch price: $229

Technologies

Instruction sets: 5 nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

People love how fast and efficient it is for gaming, running cool on the stock cooler. The main gripe is the high cost of AM5 motherboards and DDR5 RAM makes the whole upgrade expensive.

Pros

Faster than last gen in games
Sips power for a modern CPU
Stays cool on a budget cooler
AM5 gives a future upgrade path

Cons

Cooler is barely adequate
No upgrade path after this
Overclocking headroom is minimal

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 7600

This is a mid-range desktop CPU that runs cool and efficient, but is stuck on an expensive new motherboard platform.

Get it if you want a solid, efficient midrange build for gaming and everyday tasks without breaking the bank. Skip it if you need heavy multitasking or workstation grunt, or are building on a tight budget and sticking with AM4.