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The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Ryzen 7 7700 were launched as low-cost alternatives to their 'X' counterparts. These chips offer significant value for money given their lower price tag while retaining most of the performance improvements with this generation. Moreover, they are power-efficient and run well when paired with a mid-range motherboard and GPU.
The Ryzen non-X lineup has been highly sought after for a few generations now. However, which chip should you buy in 2024? Besides the 7600 and the 7700, you also have the higher-end Ryzen 9 7900. Choosing between these options can be difficult. To help you, we have prepared this detailed guide with all the information and performance benchmarks.
Both AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Ryzen 7 7700 are superb mid-range gaming chips
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Ryzen 7 7700 are based on a similar DNA: both are low-power cost-efficient gaming-focused alternatives to the 7600X and the 7700X, which targets the enthusiast market. They were launched last year to help keep AMD's offerings competitive against the Intel non-K lineup. You still get overclocking and integrated GPUs with these non-X processors.
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Specs comparison
In terms of specs, the Ryzen 5 is a six-core and twelve-threaded chip. Going up to the 7700 gets you eight cores and sixteen threads.
The cheaper Ryzen 5 7600 can go up to 5.1 GHz at max, while the 7700 is about 200 MHz faster. Both processors are based on a 65W power budget and pair the same RDNA 3-based dual-core integrated GPU.
The detailed specs list is as follows:
Both chips have been significantly discounted since their launch. The 7600 is currently selling for $189 while you can buy the Ryzen 7 7700 for $246.
Read more: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X review
Performance comparison
The Ryzen 5 7600 and Ryzen 7 7700 have some key differences in terms of performance. The extra two cores on the costlier chip make it the better option for any productivity workload. From video encoding to file compression, the Ryzen 7 takes a massive lead on any such benchmark.
Below is a comparison of the two processors in some popular benchmarks. Do note the 7700 easily breezes past the sub-$200 chip. This makes it the better choice if you want your rig to double up as a workstation. We sourced these numbers from the YouTube channel PC Performance Benchmarks.
In video games, however, the lead of the Ryzen 7 7700 disappears. This is primarily because most games can't utilize more than two cores. Single-core performance becomes the most vital metric when comparing how many frames you can get in the latest titles.
In some cases, we noticed the 7600 take a slight lead given the extra thermal and power headroom it has as compared to the slightly more stacked 7700. Below is a list of framerates scored by either chip when paired with the RTX 3090 Ti. The numbers are from PC Performance Benchmarks.
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs Ryzen 7 7700: Final verdict
If you are building a gaming rig, get the 7600 and use the extra money to buy a more powerful GPU. Given the chips perform identically in the latest titles, spending extra money on the 7700 doesn't make any sense.
However, if you are a professional and want your rig to double up as a workstation, consider spending the extra $70 on the eight-core chip.
Check out Sportskeeda's other CPU comparisons:
- AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700
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