Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs 7600X: Game Performance Tested

01

Introduction about Ryzen 5 7600X3D and 7600X

In late August, AMD quietly released a new processor in the Ryzen 7000 series, the Ryzen 5 7600X3D.

Although AMD’s official stance was relatively low-profile, the gaming community did not share this attitude, as it is likely a slightly downgraded version of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D but at a price about 600 yuan cheaper. According to user browsing statistics from our affiliate platform, the Ryzen 5 7600X3D has drawn substantial attention, even surpassing the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, as shown in the image below.

This article will compare the gaming performance of the Ryzen 5 7600X3D and Ryzen 5 7600X to evaluate the actual performance difference in gaming between these two processors, offering insights for interested or potential buyers.

02

Specifications

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D was released on August 30, 2024, using TSMC’s 5nm process, with 6 cores and 12 threads, an L1 cache of 384KB, L2 cache of 6MB, and L3 cache of 96MB. It has a base frequency of 4.1GHz and a max frequency of 4.7GHz, with a standard power consumption of 65W and a suggested retail price of $299.

The Ryzen 5 7600X also uses TSMC’s 5nm process, with 6 cores and 12 threads, an L1 cache of 384KB, L2 cache of 6MB, and L3 cache of 32MB. Its base frequency is 4.7GHz, max frequency is 5.3GHz, power consumption is 105W, and its suggested retail price is $299.

03

Test Platform Configuration

The main configuration is as follows:

The processors used are the Ryzen 5 7600X and Ryzen 5 7600X3D. The motherboard is the ASRock X670E PG Lightning, memory is 32GB DDR5 6200MHz, graphics card is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, storage is the Adata XPG 1TB GAMMIX S70 Blade, and the operating system is Windows 10 22H2.

04

Game Testing

The following tests involve seven games, all played in 1080P quality mode. In each comparison image, the left side represents the Ryzen 5 7600X platform, and the right side represents the Ryzen 5 7600X3D platform.

Game 1: Assassin’s Creed Mirage

• Ryzen 5 7600X: Average FPS 230, min FPS 106, frame time 3.8ms, CPU usage 58%, power 74W, temp 61°C, memory usage 10.1GB, GPU usage 94%, VRAM 4.6GB, GPU power 148W, temp 49°C.
• Ryzen 5 7600X3D: Average FPS 238, min FPS 144, frame time 4.0ms, CPU usage 55%, power 53W, temp 58°C, memory usage 10.4GB, GPU usage 95%, VRAM 4.7GB, GPU power 155W, temp 54°C.

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D platform showed an 8 FPS improvement in average FPS and a 38 FPS improvement in minimum FPS, maintaining more stable frame rates.

Game 2: Cyberpunk 2077

• Ryzen 5 7600X: Average FPS 161, min FPS 106, frame time 5.6ms, CPU usage 71%, power 87W, temp 76°C, memory usage 10.7GB, GPU usage 65%, VRAM 4.7GB, GPU power 157W, temp 52°C.
• Ryzen 5 7600X3D: Average FPS 198, min FPS 137, frame time 4.6ms, CPU usage 70%, power 59W, temp 65°C, memory usage 10.9GB, GPU usage 82%, VRAM 4.6GB, GPU power 182W, temp 57°C.

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D delivered 37 FPS higher average FPS and 31 FPS higher minimum FPS, showing a significant advantage.

Game 3: Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

• Ryzen 5 7600X: Average FPS 215, min FPS 126, frame time 5.9ms, CPU usage 73%, power 88W, temp 75°C, memory usage 16.2GB, GPU usage 71%, VRAM 5.7GB, GPU power 140W, temp 50°C.
• Ryzen 5 7600X3D: Average FPS 283, min FPS 109, frame time 3.3ms, CPU usage 60%, power 60W, temp 71°C, memory usage 15.8GB, GPU usage 80%, VRAM 6.1GB, GPU power 167W, temp 57°C.

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D outperformed by 68 FPS on average, with a 3ms lower frame time, showing a clear performance lead.

Game 4: Black Myth: Wukong

• Ryzen 5 7600X: Average FPS 212, min FPS 147, frame time 4.9ms, CPU usage 41%, power 76W, temp 69°C, memory usage 10.4GB, GPU usage 92%, VRAM 3.4GB, GPU power 181W, temp 55°C.
• Ryzen 5 7600X3D: Average FPS 224, min FPS 162, frame time 5.2ms, CPU usage 45%, power 54W, temp 65°C, memory usage 11.0GB, GPU usage 97%, VRAM 3.8GB, GPU power 204W, temp 61°C.

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D saw an improvement of 32 FPS on average and 15 FPS on minimum, indicating a strong performance advantage.

Game 5: Hogwarts Legacy

• Ryzen 5 7600X: Average FPS 54, min FPS 33, frame time 24.3ms, CPU usage 41%, power 67W, temp 64°C, memory usage 20.5GB, GPU usage 52%, VRAM 11.1GB, GPU power 147W, temp 52°C.
• Ryzen 5 7600X3D: Average FPS 61, min FPS 35, frame time 13.9ms, CPU usage 42%, power 49W, temp 68°C, memory usage 20.6GB, GPU usage 59%, VRAM 11.1GB, GPU power 144W, temp 54°C.

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D displayed 7 FPS higher average FPS, along with a reduced frame time by approximately 10ms, lowering latency.

Game 6: The Last of Us Part I

• Ryzen 5 7600X: Average FPS 135, min FPS 87, frame time 6.4ms, CPU usage 87%, power 96W, temp 79°C, memory usage 16.2GB, GPU usage 55%, VRAM 5.8GB, GPU power 118W, temp 49°C.
• Ryzen 5 7600X3D: Average FPS 155, min FPS 92, frame time 5.2ms, CPU usage 90%, power 64W, temp 78°C, memory usage 15.3GB, GPU usage 63%, VRAM 5.3GB, GPU power 134W, temp 50°C.

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D offered a 20 FPS improvement on average FPS and about a 1ms decrease in frame time.

Game 7: Starfield

• Ryzen 5 7600X: Average FPS 86, min FPS 62, frame time 9.4ms, CPU usage 76%, power 91W, temp 75°C, memory usage 12.6GB, GPU usage 59%, VRAM 5.1GB, GPU power 130W, temp 48°C.
• Ryzen 5 7600X3D: Average FPS 101, min FPS 71, frame time 7.9ms, CPU usage 81%, power 64W, temp 71°C, memory usage 13.8GB, GPU usage 74%, VRAM 5.4GB, GPU power 158W, temp 54°C.

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D scored 15 FPS higher on average FPS, and improved minimum FPS by 9, again with about a 1ms advantage in frame time.

05

Comparison Conclusion

Overall, pairing the Ryzen 5 7600X with the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER feels a bit underpowered, as the Ryzen 5 7600X3D achieves consistently higher GPU utilization, resulting in better overall gaming performance, frame stability, and lower latency, making for a superior experience—albeit with only a moderate margin.

Though the Ryzen 5 7600X3D does offer higher performance, its market price currently stands at around 2100 yuan, compared to the Ryzen 5 7600X’s approximate price of 1100 yuan, a difference of nearly 1000 yuan.

In summary, from a cost-effectiveness perspective, the Ryzen 5 7600X is clearly a better value at present, while the Ryzen 5 7600X3D doesn’t quite justify the additional expense. However, if the price of the Ryzen 5 7600X3D drops to around 1500 yuan, making it only 500 yuan more than the Ryzen 5 7600X, it would indeed be a highly appealing option.

The final recommendation is: if you prioritize value, opt for the Ryzen 5 7600X (or Ryzen 7 7700). However, if you have higher demands and a flexible budget, the Ryzen 5 7600X3D is a better choice. Additionally, for those considering a mid-to-high-end graphics card, the Ryzen 5 7600X3D is also the recommended option.

Related:

1. Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs 9950X: Gaming Power Compared
2. Is Core i5 12400F Paired with RTX 4070 SUPER?
3. 32GB vs 48GB RAM: Impact on Gaming Performance

Disclaimer:

1. This channel does not make any representations or warranties regarding the availability, accuracy, timeliness, effectiveness, or completeness of any information posted. It hereby disclaims any liability or consequences arising from the use of the information.
2. This channel is non-commercial and non-profit. The re-posted content does not signify endorsement of its views or responsibility for its authenticity. It does not intend to constitute any other guidance. This channel is not liable for any inaccuracies or errors in the re-posted or published information, directly or indirectly.
3. Some data, materials, text, images, etc., used in this channel are sourced from the internet, and all reposts are duly credited to their sources. If you discover any work that infringes on your intellectual property rights or personal legal interests, please contact us, and we will promptly modify or remove it.