AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a mid-range desktop processor released in late 2022 as part of the Ryzen 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture. Designed for the AM5 socket, it is a performance-focused chip for gamers and creators who require high clock speeds and modern platform features like DDR5 and PCIe 5.0. 

Core Specifications

• Cores/Threads: 6 Cores, 12 Threads.
• Clock Speeds: Base frequency of 4.7 GHz and a Max Boost clock up to 5.3 GHz.
• Cache: 38 MB total (6 MB L2 + 32 MB L3).
• Power (TDP): 105W default TDP, with a peak package power (PPT) of 142W.
• Integrated Graphics: Includes AMD Radeon Graphics (2 cores, 2200 MHz frequency) for basic display tasks. 

Key Features & Platform Support

• Socket AM5: Requires an AM5 motherboard (e.g., B650, X670 series); it is not compatible with older AM4 boards.
• Memory Support: Exclusively supports DDR5 memory (officially up to 5200 MT/s).
• PCIe 5.0: Supports the latest standard for high-speed SSDs and future GPUs across 28 lanes.
• Overclocking: Multiplier is unlocked, allowing for manual tuning via AMD Ryzen Master.
• Advanced Instructions: Support for AVX-512, which boosts performance in specific calculation-heavy workloads