Core i5-7Y57 vs FX-7600P

Core i5-7Y57

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2017

FX-7600P

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-7Y57

2 / 4

2,585

+1.1%

2,557

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-7Y57 is positioned at rank 1101 and the FX-7600P is on rank 939, so the FX-7600P offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7Y57

#1088

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3189%

#1089

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3142%

#1090

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2885%

#1091

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2872%

#1092

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2845%

#1094

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2748%

#1095

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2635%

#1096

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2630%

#1097

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2560%

#1100

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

100%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1103

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1104

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

98%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1107

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#1108

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1109

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

96%

#1110

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1111

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

95%

#1112

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1113

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

94%

#1114

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

94%

#1115

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar FX-7600P

#927

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1721%

#928

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1696%

#929

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1557%

#930

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1550%

#931

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1535%

#933

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1483%

#934

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1422%

#935

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1419%

#936

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1381%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

98%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

97%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#950

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

96%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-7Y57 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-7Y57	FX-7600P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($45)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-7600P (2014) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-7Y57	FX-7600P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+518%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($45)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-7Y57 Benchmark Check

FX-7600P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-7Y57 and FX-7600P

Core i5-7Y57

The Core i5-7Y57 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,585 points. Launch price was $281.

FX-7600P

The FX-7600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,557 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-7Y57 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-7600P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-7600P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-7Y57 versus 3.6 GHz on the FX-7600P — a 8.7% clock advantage for the FX-7600P (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i5-7Y57 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the FX-7600P uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7Y57 scores 2,585 against the FX-7600P's 2,557 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-7Y57.

Feature	Core i5-7Y57	FX-7600P
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+9%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	2.7 GHz+125%
L3 Cache	4 MB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	4096 kB+700%
Process	14 nm-50%	28 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark	2,585+1%	2,557

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-7Y57 uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-7600P uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-7Y57	FX-7600P
Socket	FCBGA1515	FP3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR3-1866	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-7Y57) / not specified (FX-7600P). The Core i5-7Y57 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 615), while the FX-7600P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7Y57 targets Mobile.

Feature	Core i5-7Y57	FX-7600P
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 615	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Mobile	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-7Y57 launched at $281 MSRP, while the FX-7600P debuted at $150. At current prices ($281 vs $45), the FX-7600P is $236 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-7Y57 delivers 9.2 pts/$ vs 56.8 pts/$ for the FX-7600P — making the FX-7600P the 144.3% better value option.