AMD Fights Itself: Ryzen 7 7700 CPU Review & Benchmarks vs. i5-13600K & R5 7600

Sponsor: HYTE Y60 computer case on Amazon - AMD’s new Ryzen 7 7700 is a cheaper, lower TDP version of the 7700X. The new CPU competes most directly with the R5 7600 -- which is a price class lower and manages to gather most of the (gaming) performance -- and the i5-13600K, which often outpaces it in production and gaming, or at worst, equals it. This testing benchmarks the R7 7700 vs. the R7 7700X, i5-13600K, R5 7600, and more. We also have tests dating back to the AMD R5 2600, as tested in 2022-2023, to look at possible upgrade options for those wishing to stick with AMD. Watch the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 CPU review here: Overall, the i5-13600K and R7 7900 (next review!) are more compelling for higher-end work and gaming, while the R5 7600 is more compelling for gaming-only as it achieves most the performance for far cheaper. Get the LIMITED 2022 Disappointment Shirt in Cotton: