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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 1600X vs Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 1600X is much slower than the Ryzen 5 7600X on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $28.10 more expensive!

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$195.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 20% cheaper – $195.00 vs $166.90

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$166.90View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 113% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 7 months newer
Up to 77% better value for money
Up to 20% more expensive – $166.90 vs $195.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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League of Legends2009

Ryzen 5 1600X

189FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

402FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 5 1600X

216FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

261FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen 5 1600X

181FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

295FPS

Overwatch 22023

517FPS

569FPS

493FPS

737FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 5 1600X

570FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

780FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 5 1600X

200FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

223FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 5 1600X

325FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

324FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Ryzen 5 1600X

24%

Ryzen 5 7600X

68%

Ryzen 5 7600X ranks 44 points higher.

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16 MB

32 MB

Ryzen 5 7600X has 16 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 1600X

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 7600X

4.7 GHz

Ryzen 5 7600X has a 31% higher base clock.

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Ryzen 5 1600X

4 GHz

Ryzen 5 7600X

5.3 GHz

Ryzen 5 7600X boosts 32% higher.

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Ryzen 5 1600X

95W

Ryzen 5 7600X

105W

Ryzen 5 1600X draws 10W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 1600X

$195.00

Ryzen 5 7600X

$166.90

Ryzen 5 7600X is $28.10 cheaper.

Ryzen 5 1600XRyzen 5 7600X

AM4

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AM5

Summit Ridge

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Raphael

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Radeon Graphics

2666 MHz (DDR4)

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5200 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 1600X or Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 7600X. It's 183% faster than the Ryzen 5 1600X on average across 100+ games, scoring 68/100 vs 24/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 7600X than Ryzen 5 1600X?expand_more

183% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 1600X or Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 7600X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 7600X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 68/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 1600X and Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 5 1600X scores 24/100, Ryzen 5 7600X scores 68/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 5 1600X or Ryzen 5 7600X bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 1600X or Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 7600X is the stronger pick at 68/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.