AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
43.4Single-core47.9
38.6Multi-core48.2
42.4Gamingspec-based87.5
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 550013 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 57.9 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+10) and single-core (+5). 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
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $159 vs $449
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 48 vs 43
- Stronger multi-core score: 48 vs 39
- 500% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 16 MB
- 61% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 88 W
- 48% higher PassMark: 28,100 vs 19,000
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2022 |
| 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 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.5 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 96 MB+500% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 4+33% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750Bottom 43% | 1,900+9%Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,900Bottom 40% | 10,500+33%Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,390Bottom 40% | 1,470+6%Bottom 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,100Bottom 36% | 14,200+41%Top 50% |
| PassMark | 19,000Bottom 33% | 28,100+48%Top 45% |
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