amd
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 2600X
amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 1700
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
$229 • Apr 2018
AMD Ryzen 7 1700
$329 • Mar 2017
AMD Ryzen 7 1700
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | AMD Ryzen 7 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 30 X |
| TDP | 95 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 96 KB | 96 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 16.00 MB | 16.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge)) | Ryzen 7 (Zen (Summit Ridge)) |
| Process Size | 12nm | 14nm |
| Socket | amd socket am4 | amd socket am4 |
| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | GlobalFoundries |
| Die Size | 213 mm² | 213 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 4800 million | 4800 million |
| Max Temperature | 95°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
AMD Ryzen 7 1700
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
AMD Ryzen 7 1700
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
AMD Ryzen 7 1700
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
AMD Ryzen 7 1700
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
AMD Ryzen 7 1700
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
AMD Ryzen 7 1700
Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
AMD • 6/12 • 3.6GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 1700
AMD • 8/16 • 3GHz
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