FX-7600P vs Core i5-750

FX-7600P

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2014

Core i5-750

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-7600P

4 / 4

2,557

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-750

4 / 4

2,546

0.0%

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 FX-7600P is positioned at rank 939 and the Core i5-750 is on rank 960, 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 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 Per Dollar Core i5-750

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

25719%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

24302%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

17645%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5316%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4211%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3683%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2110%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2082%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1896%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1896%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1875%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1824%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1798%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1791%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1775%

#959

Core i3-4150

MSRP: $281|Avg: $70

100%

#960

Core i5-750

MSRP: $210|Avg: $30

100%

#961

Core i3-2100T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $127

100%

#962

Pentium E2210

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

99%

#963

Core i3-560

MSRP: $138|Avg: $10

98%

#964

Core i3-550

MSRP: $138|Avg: $5

98%

#965

Core i7-980

MSRP: $583|Avg: $50

98%

#966

Pentium G3250

MSRP: $171|Avg: $25

97%

#967

Pentium E2200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

97%

#968

Core 2 Duo E7300

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

96%

#969

Core i3-540

MSRP: $133|Avg: $5

96%

#971

Phenom II X3 700e

MSRP: $125|Avg: $40

96%

#972

Core i5-760

MSRP: $230|Avg: $61

96%

#973

Core i3-7102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $80

95%

#974

Core 2 Quad Q8400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $128

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The FX-7600P delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-750 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	FX-7600P	Core i5-750
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)	✅ More affordable ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core i5-750 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $30 (vs $45), it costs 33% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 49% higher cost efficiency score compared to the FX-7600P.

Insight	FX-7600P	Core i5-750
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+49%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)	✅ More affordable ($30)

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.

FX-7600P Benchmark Check

Core i5-750 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-7600P and Core i5-750

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.

Core i5-750

The Core i5-750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,546 points. Launch price was $150.

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Processing Power

Both the FX-7600P and Core i5-750 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the FX-7600P versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-750 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the FX-7600P (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The FX-7600P uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-750 uses Lynnfield (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the FX-7600P scores 2,557 against the Core i5-750's 2,546 — a 0.4% lead for the FX-7600P.

Feature	FX-7600P	Core i5-750
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+2%	2.66 GHz
L3 Cache	—	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4096 kB+1500%	256 kB (per core)
Process	28 nm-38%	45 nm
Architecture	Kaveri (2014−2015)	Lynnfield (2009−2010)
PassMark	2,557	2,546
Geekbench 6 Single	—	424

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Memory & Platform

The FX-7600P uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-750 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	FX-7600P	Core i5-750
Socket	FP3	LGA1156
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (FX-7600P) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-750). Primary use case: Core i5-750 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-750 rivals Phenom II X4 965.

Feature	FX-7600P	Core i5-750
Integrated GPU	—	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Legacy Desktop

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Value Analysis

The FX-7600P launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core i5-750 debuted at $210. At current prices ($45 vs $30), the Core i5-750 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-7600P delivers 56.8 pts/$ vs 84.9 pts/$ for the Core i5-750 — making the Core i5-750 the 39.6% better value option.