Intel BX80619I73960X
Intel
51 Overall Score
vs
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5
AMD
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel BX80619I73960X
No customer feedback yet
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5
82 out of 100 high confidence 37 reviews
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
Value for money 12
Gaming performance 10
Power efficiency 8
Included cooler 7
Integrated graphics 5
Thermal management 4
Scores
Efficiency
Budget
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| Intel BX80619I73960X | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i7 Extreme Edition | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 3960X | 7600 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge-E | Raphael |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 32 | 5★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1.5 | 6★ |
| L3 Cache | 15 | 32★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2011 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 40★ | 24 |
| TDP | 130 | 65★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Pros & Cons
Intel BX80619I73960X
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong platform (74th percentile)
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
Pricing
Intel BX80619I73960X1.035score per dollar
vs
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM50.714score per dollar
Intel BX80619I73960X offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 5 7600
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.
