AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
56.3Single-core69
44.9Multi-core57.9
87.5Gamingspec-based90.6
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.4 to 59, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+13) and single-core (+13). 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
- 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $269 vs $449
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 69 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 58 vs 45
- 38% higher PassMark: 34,500 vs 24,973
- 37% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 17,800 vs 12,969
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+46% | 120 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 162 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+5% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB | 96 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,650Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,000Top 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,639Top 49% | 1,810+10%Top 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,969Bottom 48% | 17,800+37%Top 33% |
| PassMark | 24,973Bottom 46% | 34,500+38%Top 34% |
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