FX-7600P vs Core i5-7Y54

CPU

GPU

FX-7600P

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2014

Core i5-7Y54

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-7600P

4 / 4

2,557

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-7Y54

2 / 4

2,586

+1.1%

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 i5-7Y54 is on rank 1101, 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 i5-7Y54

#1089

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3189%

#1090

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3142%

#1091

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2885%

#1092

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2872%

#1093

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2845%

#1095

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2748%

#1096

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2635%

#1097

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2630%

#1098

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2560%

#1101

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

100%

#1102

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

98%

#1107

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

96%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

95%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

94%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

94%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The FX-7600P leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-7Y54 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	FX-7600P	Core i5-7Y54
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($45)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the FX-7600P stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 55% cheaper ($45 vs $100) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	FX-7600P	Core i5-7Y54
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+120%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($45)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

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 i5-7Y54 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-7600P and Core i5-7Y54

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 i5-7Y54

The Core i5-7Y54 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 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 3.2 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: 2,586 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The FX-7600P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-7Y54 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-7600P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the FX-7600P versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-7Y54 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the FX-7600P (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The FX-7600P uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-7Y54 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-7600P scores 2,557 against the Core i5-7Y54's 2,586 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-7Y54.

Feature	FX-7600P	Core i5-7Y54
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+125%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB
L2 Cache	4096 kB+700%	512 kB
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Kaveri (2014−2015)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,557	2,586+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	900
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,700

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Memory & Platform

The FX-7600P uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-7Y54 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	FX-7600P	Core i5-7Y54
Socket	FP3	FCBGA1515
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	—	10

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (FX-7600P) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-7Y54). The Core i5-7Y54 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 615), while the FX-7600P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7Y54 targets Tablet/2-in-1.

Feature	FX-7600P	Core i5-7Y54
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics 615
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Tablet/2-in-1

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Value Analysis

The FX-7600P launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core i5-7Y54 debuted at $281. At current prices ($45 vs $100), the FX-7600P is $55 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-7600P delivers 56.8 pts/$ vs 25.9 pts/$ for the Core i5-7Y54 — making the FX-7600P the 74.9% better value option.