Ryzen 5 7600X vs Core i5-4288U

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022

Core i5-4288U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 / 12

28,325

+965.3%

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

Core i5-4288U

2 / 4

2,659

0.0%

Core Duo T2400

Pentium Dual Core T2390

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 Core i5-4288U

#1123

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3776%

#1124

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3721%

#1125

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3416%

#1126

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3400%

#1127

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3369%

#1129

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3254%

#1130

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3120%

#1131

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3115%

#1132

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3031%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

100%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

99%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

99%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

98%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

98%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

97%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

96%

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	Core i5-4288U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($178)	⚠️ Higher cost ($342)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4288U (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7600X	Core i5-4288U
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1947%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($178)	⚠️ Higher cost ($342)

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

Core i5-4288U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7600X and Core i5-4288U

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.

Core i5-4288U

The Core i5-4288U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,659 points. Launch price was $342.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-4288U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Ryzen 5 7600X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-4288U — a 52.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 4.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Core i5-4288U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the Core i5-4288U's 2,659 — a 165.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,900 vs 880, a 106.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,800 vs 1,800 (153.8% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4288U.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Core i5-4288U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+200%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz+71%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	4.7 GHz+81%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+967%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	256K (per core)
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-77%	22 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	28,325+965%	2,659
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,300	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,900+230%	880
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,800+667%	1,800

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-4288U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus DDR3L 1600 MHz on the Core i5-4288U — the Core i5-4288U supports 199.9% 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 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs 12 (Core i5-4288U) — the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X) and Intel HM86,Intel HM87,Intel QM87 (Core i5-4288U).

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Core i5-4288U
Socket	AM5	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+67%	DDR3L 1600 MHz
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+700%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	28+133%	12

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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 (Core i5-4288U). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 5 7600X) and Intel Iris Graphics 5100 (Core i5-4288U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming, Core i5-4288U targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Core i5-4288U
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)	Intel Iris Graphics 5100
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	true
Target Use	Gaming	Mobile