The Ryzen 5 7600 is about 17% faster than the Ryzen 5 5600X in games. In 8 popular games at 1080p (Low settings), the Ryzen 5 7600 averages about 247 FPS and the Ryzen 5 5600X about 211 FPS.
Estimated average FPS at 1080p, Low settings with a fast graphics card, where the processor sets the frame rate.
How each processor compares with the official processor requirements of new PC games.
| Game | Ryzen 5 7600 | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Evil Requiem | Above recommended | Meets recommended |
| Forza Horizon 6 | Meets recommended | Meets recommended |
| Gears of War: E-Day | Meets recommended | Meets recommended |
| Crimson Desert | Above recommended | Meets recommended |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 | Above recommended | Above recommended |
| Phantom Blade Zero | Meets recommended | Meets recommended |
| Ryzen 5 7600 | Ryzen 5 5600X | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 148 ✓ | 126 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Max boost clock | 5.1 GHz ✓ | 4.6 GHz |
| Base power | 65 W | 65 W |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Released | 2023 | 2020 |
Official specs from Intel and AMD. Performance score: Ryzen 5 3600 = 100.
Will a new processor fix your FPS? Read CPU Bottleneck Explained.
Yes. The Ryzen 5 7600 is about 17% faster in games. In our 8 test games at 1080p (Low settings) it averages about 247 FPS vs 211 FPS.
It is a noticeable upgrade (about 17% faster), worth it if you can sell your Ryzen 5 5600X or find a good price.
For gaming, the Ryzen 5 7600. For streaming and video editing, more cores and threads help: Ryzen 5 7600 has 6/12, Ryzen 5 5600X has 6/12 (cores/threads).
Every processor has a gaming performance score (Ryzen 5 3600 = 100) based on published benchmark averages. FPS come from the same model as our FPS Estimator, with a fast graphics card so only the processors differ. They are estimates, not benchmarks.
How we compare: scores are gaming performance averages from published benchmarks (TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware and others), and FPS come from the same model as our FPS Estimator, calibrated on benchmark results. They are estimates for typical gameplay, not our own lab tests. Updated October 2026. See our editorial standards.