AMD Ryzen 5 9500F vs AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
85.3Single-core69
54.7Multi-core57.9
64.1Gamingspec-based90.6
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9500F8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.4 to 66.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+3). AMD Ryzen 5 9500F 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 9500F
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 69
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 W
- 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,082 vs 2,650
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- Stronger multi-core score: 58 vs 55
- 200% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 32 MB
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 4 nm+20% | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+46% | 120 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 162 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | — | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz+11% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 96 MB+200% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,082+16%Top 15% | 2,650Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,454Top 38% | 15,000+11%Top 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,810Top 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 17,800Top 33% |
| PassMark | 28,087Top 45% | 34,500+23%Top 34% |
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