AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5
Intel Xeon 2620 8-core LGA2011
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 Xeon 2620 8-core LGA2011
The Intel Xeon processor is praised for its excellent performance and value for money, especially for server use over many years. However, one buyer received it in non-original packaging without anti-static protection, which caused concern but the unit worked fine. Overall, the product itself is reliable and well-regarded.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Great value for money
- Reliable for long-term server use
- Easy installation
Cons
- Non-original packaging in some cases
- Lack of anti-static protection in packaging
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Xeon 2620 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Xeon |
| Model | 7600 | E5-2620 V4 |
| Codename | Raphael | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 5★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| P-cores | 6★ | — |
| Threads | 12 | 16★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 6★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 32★ | 20 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2 | 4★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 2011-3 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 40★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 85 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | — |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong efficiency (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong platform (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong single thread (91st percentile)91st %ile
Intel Xeon 2620 8-core LGA2011
- Strong platform (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (69th percentile)
- Below average single thread (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.