Ryzen 5 5600X vs Core i5-7Y54

CPU

GPU

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Core i5-7Y54

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 / 12

21,845

+744.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Core i5-7Y54

2 / 4

2,586

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

116%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

114%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

113%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

112%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

112%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

110%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

110%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

108%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

108%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

108%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

107%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

104%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

102%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

100%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

100%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

100%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

99%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

99%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

99%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

98%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

98%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

97%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

97%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

96%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

96%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

96%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

96%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

96%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

96%

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 5600X (2020) utilizes 7 nm, 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600X	Core i5-7Y54
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)	✅ More affordable ($100)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-7Y54 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600X	Core i5-7Y54
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+526%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)	✅ More affordable ($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.

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

Core i5-7Y54 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i5-7Y54

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

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 Ryzen 5 5600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-7Y54 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-7Y54 — a 35.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Core i5-7Y54 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Core i5-7Y54's 2,586 — a 157.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 4 MB on the Core i5-7Y54.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Core i5-7Y54
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+200%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+44%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+208%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	21,845+745%	2,586
Geekbench 6 Single	—	900
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,700

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-7Y54 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus LPDDR3-1866 on the Core i5-7Y54 — the Ryzen 5 5600X supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 5600X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs 10 (Core i5-7Y54) — the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 14 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 5600X) and SoC (Core i5-7Y54).

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Core i5-7Y54
Socket	AM4	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200+33%	LPDDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+700%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	24+140%	10

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-7Y54). The Core i5-7Y54 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 615), while the Ryzen 5 5600X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop, Core i5-7Y54 targets Tablet/2-in-1.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Core i5-7Y54
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics 615
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Desktop	Tablet/2-in-1

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 5600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Core i5-7Y54 debuted at $281. At current prices ($135 vs $100), the Core i5-7Y54 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5600X delivers 161.8 pts/$ vs 25.9 pts/$ for the Core i5-7Y54 — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 144.9% better value option.