Head-to-head used CPU value

AMD Ryzen 7 1700 vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

AMD Ryzen 7 1700 Processor currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. AMD Ryzen 5 2600X is about 1.9% faster in the tracked relative gaming score.

Prices updated Oct 26, 2026
Used price differenceAMD Ryzen 5 2600X is 26.9% higher
Gaming differenceAMD Ryzen 5 2600X is 1.9% higher
Value differenceAMD Ryzen 5 2600X is 19.7% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

AMD Ryzen 7 1700 Processor currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

AMD Ryzen 7 1700 Processor is about 14% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Both processors use AM4, so an in-socket upgrade may be possible with the right BIOS support. AMD Ryzen 7 1700 Processor has a 30 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricAMD Ryzen 7 1700 ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Current used price$33.99$43.14
Current new price$238$69.99
Relative gaming performance4344
Gaming performance per dollar1.2771.025
Cinebench R23 multi8,7267,507
Cinebench R23 single9571,089
Cores / threads8 / 166 / 12
SocketAM4AM4
TDP65 W95 W
Release year20172018
Qualified sales97
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