Ryzen 5 7600X vs Celeron 1007U
Ryzen 5 7600X
Celeron 1007U
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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 Celeron 1007U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600X | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600X | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Celeron 1007U
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.
Celeron 1007U
The Celeron 1007U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,610 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Celeron 1007U 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 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 1007U — a 111.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 4.7 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Celeron 1007U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the Celeron 1007U's 1,610 — a 178.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1007U.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+200% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz+253% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.7 GHz+213% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+1500% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+2300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm-77% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 28,325+1659% | 1,610 |
| 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 Celeron 1007U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus DDR3-1600 on the Celeron 1007U — the Ryzen 5 7600X supports 50% 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 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs 16 (Celeron 1007U) — the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X) and Intel FCBGA1023 (Celeron 1007U).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200+67% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X) / not specified (Celeron 1007U). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 5 7600X) and Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1007U) — 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 | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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