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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-2450M vs Ryzen 5 7600X

The Core i5-2450M is much slower than the Ryzen 5 7600X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 311% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years and 11 months newer
Available for $167.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i5-2450M

336FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

736FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-2450M

169FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

294FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-2450M

182FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

223FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-2450M

111FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

401FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-2450M

538FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

779FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-2450M

208FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

261FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-2450M

577FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

816FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-2450M

333FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

324FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-2450M

Ryzen 5 7600X

68%

Ryzen 5 7600X ranks 60 points higher.

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Core i5-2450M

Ryzen 5 7600X

Ryzen 5 7600X has 4 more cores.

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Core i5-2450M

Ryzen 5 7600X

Ryzen 5 7600X has 8 more threads.

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Core i5-2450M

3 MB

Ryzen 5 7600X

32 MB

Ryzen 5 7600X has 29 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-2450M

2.5 GHz

Ryzen 5 7600X

4.7 GHz

Ryzen 5 7600X has a 88% higher base clock.

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Core i5-2450M

Ryzen 5 7600X

5.3 GHz

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Core i5-2450M

35W

Ryzen 5 7600X

105W

Core i5-2450M draws 70W less power.

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Core i5-2450M

Ryzen 5 7600X

$167.00

Core i5-2450MRyzen 5 7600X

LGAG2 (988B)

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AM5

Sandy Bridge

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Raphael

Mobile

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Desktop

Intel HD 3000

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Radeon Graphics

DDR3

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5200 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-2450M or Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 7600X. It's 750% faster than the Core i5-2450M on average across 100+ games, scoring 68/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 7600X than Core i5-2450M?expand_more

750% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-2450M or Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 7600X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 7600X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 68/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-2450M and Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-2450M scores 8/100, Ryzen 5 7600X scores 68/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-2450M or Ryzen 5 7600X bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-2450M or Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 7600X is the stronger pick at 68/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.