AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
43.4Single-core43
38.6Multi-core46
42.4Gaming85
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 550012 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 54.9 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+43) and Multi-core (+7). AMD Ryzen 5 5500 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 20% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $159 vs $249
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
- Stronger Multi-core score: 46 vs 39
- Stronger gaming score: 85 vs 42
- 500% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 16 MB
- 61% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 88 W
- 38% higher PassMark: 26,300 vs 19,000
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 142 W+61% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz+2% | 4.1 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 96 MB+500% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 4+33% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750Top 49% | 1,780+2%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,900Top 53% | 9,900+25%Top 40% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,390+3%Top 50% | 1,350Top 51% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,100Top 58% | 13,100+30%Top 42% |
| PassMark | 19,000Top 52% | 26,300+38%Top 36% |
Related comparisons
AMD Ryzen 5 5500vs Intel Core i3-12100VSAMD Ryzen 5 5500vs Intel Core i3-12100FVSAMD Ryzen 5 5500vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600VSAMD Ryzen 5 5500vs Intel Core i5-11600KVSAMD Ryzen 7 5700X3Dvs AMD Ryzen 9 3900XVSAMD Ryzen 7 5700X3Dvs AMD Ryzen 7 5800XVSAMD Ryzen 7 5700X3Dvs AMD Ryzen 7 8700GVSAMD Ryzen 7 5700X3Dvs Intel Core i5-13400VS