Ryzen 5 7600X vs Athlon II M300

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022

Athlon II M300

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 / 12

28,325

+1566.2%

Ryzen Embedded V2718

Ryzen 5 6600HS

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

Ryzen 7 8840HS

Ryzen 9 7845HX

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

Athlon II M300

2 / 2

1,700

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

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.

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 7600X

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

112%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

112%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

110%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

110%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

110%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

109%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

106%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

103%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

103%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

102%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

102%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

102%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

101%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

101%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

101%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

100%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

100%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

99%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

99%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

98%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

98%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

98%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

98%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

98%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

98%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

98%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

97%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

97%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

96%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

96%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon II M300

#928

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1726%

#929

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1701%

#930

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1561%

#931

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1554%

#932

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1540%

#934

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1487%

#935

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1426%

#936

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1424%

#937

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1385%

#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

98%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#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 Ryzen 5 7600X (2022) utilizes 5 nm, 6 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7600X	Athlon II M300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon II M300 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7600X	Athlon II M300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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 7600X Benchmark Check

Athlon II M300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7600X and Athlon II M300

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

Athlon II M300

The Athlon II M300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,700 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Athlon II M300 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Ryzen 5 7600X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 2 GHz on the Athlon II M300 — a 90.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X. The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Athlon II M300 uses Caspian (2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the Athlon II M300's 1,700 — a 177.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Athlon II M300
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+200%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz+165%	2 GHz
Base Clock	4.7 GHz	—
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-89%	45 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Caspian (2009)
PassMark	28,325+1566%	1,700
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,300	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,900	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,800	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Athlon II M300 uses S1g3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 800 on the Athlon II M300 — the Athlon II M300 supports 197.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 7600X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs 0 (Athlon II M300) — the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X) and S1g3 (Athlon II M300).

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Athlon II M300
Socket	AM5	S1g3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+150%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	800+15900%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+1677721500%	8
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	28	0

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 7600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 5 7600X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs true (Athlon II M300). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Athlon II M300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K; Athlon II M300 rivals Core 2 Duo T6400.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Athlon II M300
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	true
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 7600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Athlon II M300 debuted at $100. At current prices ($178 vs $10), the Athlon II M300 is $168 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 7600X delivers 159.1 pts/$ vs 170.0 pts/$ for the Athlon II M300 — making the Athlon II M300 the 6.6% better value option.