AMD Ryzen 5 7500F vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
68.4Single-core37.6
49.6Multi-core54.2
64.1Gaming78.3
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500F8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58.9 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+31). AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 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 38
- 67% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,570 vs 1,540
- 42% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,850 vs 1,300
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 29% lower process: 5 nm vs 7 nm
- Lower launch price: $179 vs $499
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 54 vs 50
- Stronger gaming score: 78 vs 64
- 100% higher cores: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher threads: 24 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 5 nm+29% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 142 W+61% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+9% | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570+67% | 1,540 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300+12% | 11,000 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,850+42% | 1,300 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,300 | 18,300+28% |
| PassMark | 27,500 | 32,600+19% |
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