CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 71.1%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior performance with a 51.8% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
338th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs113th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2020
Market Position
675th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs690th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs234th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X
4,587
4700GE
2,681

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X
30,100
4700GE
19,831

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
9600X
AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE
4700GE
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor
9600X
AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE with Radeon Graphics
4700GE
⚡Base Clock
3.9 GHz
9600X
3.1 GHz
4700GE
🚀Turbo Clock
5.4 GHz
9600X
4.3 GHz
4700GE
💻Cores/Threads
6 Threads: 12
9600X
8 Threads: 16
4700GE
🔌Socket
AM5
9600X
AM4
4700GE
⚡TDP
65 W
9600X
35 W
4700GE
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9600X
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 8 MB
4700GE

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X drawing more power under load (65W vs 35W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.