AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5
Intel Core i5 7500 4-core LGA 1151
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is widely praised as an excellent value CPU for gaming and general productivity, with many noting its low power draw, included cooler, and integrated graphics. Users report it performs close to the 7600X and pairs well with mid-to-high-end GPUs, though some mention it can run hot under load and that the platform cost (AM5/DDR5) is higher. A few reviewers noted a faulty first unit or found the price slightly high, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Low power consumption (65W)
- Included stock cooler
- Integrated graphics included
- Great gaming performance
Cons
- Runs hot under load
- Higher platform cost (AM5/DDR5)
- Price slightly high at MSRP
- Not ideal for heavy multitasking
- Included cooler is basic
Intel Core i5 7500 4-core LGA 1151
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Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5 7500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Core i5 |
| Model | 7600 | 7500 |
| Codename | Raphael | Kaby Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 5★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 6★ | — |
| Threads | 12★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 6★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 32★ | 6 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1151 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | 16 |
| TDP | 65 | 65 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong efficiency (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong platform (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Intel Core i5 7500 4-core LGA 1151
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong platform (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i5 7500 4-core LGA 1151 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 26 specs.