AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5
Intel Core i7 3770 4-core LGA1155
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 i7 3770 4-core LGA1155
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this CPU, praising its speed, especially in photo and video editing tasks. It's seen as a solid upgrade for older systems, with good performance and overclocking potential despite being a non-K model. Some concerns about the stock cooler's adequacy under load and the price, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Great for photo/video editing
- Good overclocking potential
- Compatible with older boards
- Stable under load with aftermarket cooler
Cons
- Stock cooler inadequate under load
- Premium price compared to AMD
- Not a K model for easy overclocking
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i7 3770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Core i7 |
| Model | 7600 | 3770 |
| Codename | Raphael | Ivy Bridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 5★ | 22 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 6★ | 4 |
| Threads | 12★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 6★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 32★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1155 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | 16 |
| TDP | 65★ | 77 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 77★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
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 Core i7 3770 4-core LGA1155
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i7 3770 4-core LGA1155 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.
