AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700
56.3Single-core71.9
44.9Multi-core58.6
87.5Gamingspec-based66
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 64.5 to 59, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+16) and multi-core (+14). AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D 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
- 200% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 32 MB
- Lower launch price: $269 vs $329
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 7700
- Stronger single-core score: 72 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 59 vs 45
- 41% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 18,300 vs 12,969
- 38% higher PassMark: 34,500 vs 24,973
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 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 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+5% | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.3 GHz+18% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+200% | 32 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,700Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,300Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,639Top 49% | 1,900+16%Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,969Bottom 48% | 18,300+41%Top 31% |
| PassMark | 24,973Bottom 46% | 34,500+38%Top 34% |
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