AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
56.3Single-core37.6
44.9Multi-core54.2
87.5Gamingspec-based78.3
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 59 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+19). AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 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 38
- 50% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 64 MB
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 29% lower process: 5 nm vs 7 nm
- 26% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,639 vs 1,300
- Lower launch price: $269 vs $499
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 45
- 100% higher cores: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher threads: 24 vs 12
- 41% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 18,300 vs 12,969
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 5 nm+29% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 142 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+5% | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.6 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+50% | 64 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,540Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,000Top 46% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,639+26%Top 49% | 1,300Bottom 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,969Bottom 48% | 18,300+41%Top 31% |
| PassMark | 24,973Bottom 46% | 32,600+31%Top 37% |
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