Ryzen 5 7600

Released Jan 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Mar 27, 2026

Ryzen 5 7600 CPU includes stock cooler, delivers large efficiency gains and 29% generational IPC uplift. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 scores 83/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Thefpsreview, Techpowerup, Tomshardware, and Wepc.

Critic Score

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based on 6 expert reviews

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Where to buy

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Pros

Affordable price point at $230(2)
Good value(2)
Includes stock cooler in the box(2)

Cons

Requires pricey ddr5 memory(2)
Performance gap compared to 7600x(2)
Lower base clock speed(2)

6 Expert Reviews

Independent publication07/2023

Independent publicationJul 31, 2023

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 offers near-identical performance to the 7600X while using less power, running cooler, and providing better value.

Established publication01/2023

Established publicationJan 9, 2023

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 offers affordable Zen 4 performance with 6 cores, 5.1 GHz boost, and integrated graphics support at a competitive $230 price point.

Major publication01/2023

Major publicationJan 9, 2023

AMD's new 65W Ryzen 7000 processors offer excellent efficiency and nearly match the performance of their more expensive X-series counterparts after overclocking, making them compelling options for bud...

Independent publication10/2023

Independent publicationOct 19, 2023

The Ryzen 5 7600 is a very good CPU in terms of power efficiency, and it's not bad in terms of performance either.

Independent publication01/2023

Independent publicationJan 9, 2023

The Ryzen 5 7600 offers a cheaper entry point to the Ryzen 7000 family with good performance, though it falls slightly behind the 7600X due to its lower 65W TDP.

Major publication06/2023

Major publicationJun 13, 2023

If gameplay on a budget is your main PC use, AMD's Ryzen 5 7600 is a reasonable and affordable CPU choice.