AMD Ryzen 5 7500F vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
68.4Single-core36.2
49.6Multi-core42.3
64.1Gamingspec-based60.3
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500F3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58.9 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+32) and multi-core (+7). AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 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 7500F
- Stronger single-core score: 68 vs 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 50 vs 42
- 71% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,570 vs 1,500
- 50% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 4 MB
- 46% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,300 vs 8,400
- Lower launch price: $179 vs $329
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 5 nm+29% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+14% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570+71%Top 38% | 1,500Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300+46%Top 43% | 8,400Bottom 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,850+46%Top 37% | 1,270Bottom 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,300+18%Top 49% | 12,100Bottom 46% |
| PassMark | 27,500+21%Top 48% | 22,700Bottom 41% |
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