AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
56.3Single-core28.4
44.9Multi-core37.2
87.5Gamingspec-based43
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 59 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+28) and multi-core (+8). AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 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 7500X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 28
- Stronger multi-core score: 45 vs 37
- 500% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 16 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $269 vs $329
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 5 nm+58% | 12 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 142 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+8% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz+5% | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+500% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,255Bottom 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,600Bottom 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,639+46%Top 49% | 1,120Bottom 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,969+24%Bottom 48% | 10,500Bottom 39% |
| PassMark | 24,973+42%Bottom 46% | 17,600Bottom 30% |
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