AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
56.3Single-core74.9
44.9Multi-core61.2
87.5Gamingspec-based66.6
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.6 to 59, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+19) and multi-core (+16). 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
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Lower launch price: $269 vs $399
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 61 vs 45
- 50% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 19,500 vs 12,969
- 46% higher PassMark: 36,500 vs 24,973
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 142 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz | 4.5 GHz+13% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.4 GHz+20% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+200% | 32 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,780Top 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,000Top 27% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,639Top 49% | 1,970+20%Top 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,969Bottom 48% | 19,500+50%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 24,973Bottom 46% | 36,500+46%Top 32% |
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