AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-Core Desktop CPU Now Available For $189.99 US

AMD's entry-level Ryzen 7000 CPUs such as the Ryzen 5 7600 are now dropping below $200 US, making them a great option for AM5 builders.

It seems like AMD has decided to give a warm "departure" to the Zen 4 lineup with its recent price cuts, which have now transitioned into the mid-tier segment. AMD's Ryzen 5 7600 CPU has received a sweet discount, now retailing for $189.99 at Walmart, which marks almost a 20% difference from its original $229 MSRP.

The discounted price puts it at an excellent option for consumers looking to buy a CPU within the sub-$200 segment, and based on the performance per dollar, it does come head to head against Intel's nearest Core i5-14400 counterpart, which retails for around $230 and offers almost the same performance at much higher efficiency than the Ryzen 5 7600X.

In terms of the specifications, the Ryzen 5 7600 CPU offers 6 cores and 12 threads, along with 6 MB of L2 cache, and 32 MB of L3 cache. The CPU comes with a maximum clock at 5.1 GHz, and judging by the spec sheet, the Ryzen 5 7600 is an excellent option for those looking for decent 1080p to 1440p performance, given that you have an optimal dedicated GPU. Moreover, the CPU comes with its very own Wraith Stealth air cooler, which is great, considering you won't need anything more than that on this 65W chip.

As we transition into the Zen 5 launch timeline, we could expect aggressive price cuts by AMD and its retail partners for the Ryzen 7000 CPU family to reduce inventory levels soon, marking the best time for consumers to switch to the newer generation.

News Source: Tom's Hardware