AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
56.3Single-core36.2
44.9Multi-core42.3
87.5Gamingspec-based60.3
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 59 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+20) and multi-core (+3). 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 7500X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 36
- 200% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 32 MB
- 50% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 4 MB
- 29% lower process: 5 nm vs 7 nm
- 29% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,639 vs 1,270
- Lower launch price: $269 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
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 5 nm+29% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+11% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz+2% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+200% | 32 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | 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 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,500Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,400Bottom 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,639+29%Top 49% | 1,270Bottom 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,969+7%Bottom 48% | 12,100Bottom 46% |
| PassMark | 24,973+10%Bottom 46% | 22,700Bottom 41% |
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