Ryzen 5 7600X vs Atom x7405C
Ryzen 5 7600X
Atom x7405C
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7405C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600X | Atom x7405C |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600X | Atom x7405C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7600X and Atom x7405C
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.
Atom x7405C
The Atom x7405C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 5,218 points. Launch price was $57.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Atom x7405C offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Ryzen 5 7600X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7405C — a 43.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 4.7 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Atom x7405C uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the Atom x7405C's 5,218 — a 137.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7405C.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Atom x7405C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz+56% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.7 GHz+176% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+433% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB (total) |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Amston Lake (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 28,325+443% | 5,218 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,900 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Atom x7405C uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The Ryzen 5 7600X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs 1 (Atom x7405C). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs 9 (Atom x7405C) — the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 19 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X) and Intel BGA1264 (Atom x7405C).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Atom x7405C |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+700% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+211% | 9 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X) / not specified (Atom x7405C). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 5 7600X) and Intel UHD Graphics (Atom x7405C) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Atom x7405C |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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