AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
43.4Single-core69
38.6Multi-core57.9
42.4Gamingspec-based90.6
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 550017 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.4 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+26) and multi-core (+19). 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
- 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 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 7800X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 69 vs 43
- Stronger multi-core score: 58 vs 39
- 500% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 16 MB
- 167% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 90% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,000 vs 7,900
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+46% | 120 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 162 W+84% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz+17% |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 5 GHz+19% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 96 MB+500% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750Bottom 43% | 2,650+51%Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,900Bottom 40% | 15,000+90%Top 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,390Bottom 40% | 1,810+30%Top 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,100Bottom 36% | 17,800+76%Top 34% |
| PassMark | 19,000Bottom 33% | 34,500+82%Top 34% |
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