CPU · AMD
Ryzen 5 7600X
Ryzen 5 7600X
$229
Status: Good
What it is
AMD's Zen 4 entry mid-range gaming CPU. Solid single-core performance for gaming on the AM5 platform with upgrade path to Zen 5 and beyond.
Gaming Role
Capable gaming CPU. Handles current titles without bottlenecking mid-range GPUs.
Key Specifications
6 cores, 12 threads, 5.3GHz boost, AM5 socket, Zen 4, 105W TDP
Shelf Life
Strong Zen 4 gaming chip on AM5 but Zen 5 successors make it less compelling as time goes on.