AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
56.3Single-core67.1
44.9Multi-core53.5
87.5Gamingspec-based48
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 59 to 56.2. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G 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
- 500% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 16 MB
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- Lower launch price: $269 vs $329
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 45
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| 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 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.1 GHz+13% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+500% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,570Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,000Top 40% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,639Top 49% | 1,790+9%Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,969Bottom 48% | 17,100+32%Top 36% |
| PassMark | 24,973Bottom 46% | 29,500+18%Top 41% |
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