Ryzen 5 5600X vs Ryzen 7 8700F

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Ryzen 7 8700F

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 5 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 / 12

21,845

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen 7 8700F

8 / 16

31,240

+43.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

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 Ryzen 7 8700F

#111

Core i5-10500T

MSRP: $226|Avg: $80

104%

#112

Core i5-14600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

104%

#113

Core i7-14700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $330

103%

#114

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G

MSRP: $89|Avg: $52

103%

#115

Core i9-14900K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $469

103%

#116

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

102%

#117

Core i7-13790F

MSRP: $392|Avg: $350

102%

#118

Core i5-14500

MSRP: $239|Avg: $251

102%

#119

Core i5-11600KF

MSRP: $237|Avg: $157

102%

#120

Ryzen 5 5600XT

MSRP: $192|Avg: $180

102%

#121

Core i5-13600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

102%

#122

Core i3-13100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $119

101%

#123

Ryzen 5 5600G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

101%

#124

Core Ultra 9 285K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

101%

#125

Core i5-13400E

MSRP: $221|Avg: $221

101%

#126

Ryzen 7 8700F

MSRP: $270|Avg: $257

100%

#127

Core i9-14900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $480

100%

#128

Core i7-12700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $285

99%

#129

Core i9-13900KF

MSRP: $599|Avg: $480

99%

#130

Core i7-12700

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

99%

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

99%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

98%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

97%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

97%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

97%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

97%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

97%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

97%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

97%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

96%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 8700F delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 5600X in both compute-intensive tasks (35.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 7 8700F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($135)	⚠️ Higher cost ($257)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)	✨ Modern (Phoenix (2023−2024) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Ryzen 5 5600X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $135 (vs $257), it costs 47% less. While offering lower overall performance, it results in a 33% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Ryzen 7 8700F.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 7 8700F
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+33%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($135)	⚠️ Higher cost ($257)

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

Ryzen 7 8700F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600X and Ryzen 7 8700F

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.

Ryzen 7 8700F

The Ryzen 7 8700F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,240 points. Launch price was $270.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 8700F offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 8700F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8700F — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8700F (base: 3.7 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8700F uses Phoenix (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Ryzen 7 8700F's 31,240 — a 35.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 8700F. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8700F.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 7 8700F
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5 GHz+9%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz	4.1 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	32 MB+100%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	Phoenix (2023−2024)
PassMark	21,845	31,240+43%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,040
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,649
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	13,500

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 8700F uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 8700F — the Ryzen 7 8700F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 8700F supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs 20 (Ryzen 7 8700F) — the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 5600X) and XB650,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 8700F).

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 7 8700F
Socket	AM4	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-5200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	256 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	24+20%	20

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Ryzen 7 8700F supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop, Ryzen 7 8700F targets High-performance Gaming w/ dGPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 8700F rivals Core i7-14700F.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Ryzen 7 8700F
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V
Target Use	Desktop	High-performance Gaming w/ dGPU

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 5600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 8700F debuted at $270. At current prices ($135 vs $257), the Ryzen 5 5600X is $122 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5600X delivers 161.8 pts/$ vs 121.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 8700F — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 28.4% better value option.