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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X vs AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D

CPU comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X was released in Q2/2022.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D was released in Q1/2024.
AMD Ryzen 7 (71) Family AMD Ryzen 5 (87)
AMD Ryzen 5000 (14) CPU group AMD Ryzen 5000 (14)
4 Generation 4
Vermeer (Zen 3) Architecture Vermeer (Zen 3)
Desktop Segment Desktop
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Predecessor --
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz (4.60 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (4.00 GHz).
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Characteristic AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
8 Cores 6
16 Threads 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking ? No
3.40 GHz Frequency 3.00 GHz
4.60 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.00 GHz
4.20 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.80 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Characteristic AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.
no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Characteristic AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
DDR4-3200 Memory DDR4-3200
128 GB Max. Memory 128 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
51.2 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
4.00 MB L2 Cache 3.00 MB
32.00 MB L3 Cache 96.00 MB
4.0 PCIe version 4.0
20 PCIe lanes 20
39.4 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 39.4 GB/s

Thermal Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has a TDP of 65 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 105 W.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Characteristic AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
90 °C Tjunction max. 90 °C

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has a 36.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D cache has a total of 99.00 MB.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Characteristic AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
7 nm Technology 7 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2024
299 $ Release price 199 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (86%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (71%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz
1532 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHzNot verified
1310 (86%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz
14230 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified
10084 (71%)

Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz
93 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz
852 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz
2114 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz
10745 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz
1717 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz
11380 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz
588 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz
5330 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz
26815 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz
253 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz
2307 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

CPU performance per watt (efficiency)

Efficiency of the processor under full load in the Cinebench R23 (multi-core) benchmark. The benchmark result is divided by the average energy required (CPU package power in watts). The higher the value, the more efficient the CPU is under full load.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
14,230 CB R23 MC @ 92 W
155 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
3.00 GHz Not verified
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
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