AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
28.4Single-core53
37.2Multi-core50
43Gamingspec-based62.2
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X wins this desktop processor face-off, 54 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+25) and multi-core (+13). AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 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 7 2700X
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $449
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- Stronger single-core score: 53 vs 28
- Stronger multi-core score: 50 vs 37
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 71% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,300 vs 6,600
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 12 nm | 7 nm+42% |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 142 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.7 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 32 MB+100% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 4+33% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Bottom 17% | 2,050+63%Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600Bottom 32% | 11,300+71%Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120Bottom 19% | 1,580+41%Bottom 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500Bottom 39% | 15,300+46%Top 44% |
| PassMark | 17,600Bottom 30% | 28,300+61%Top 43% |
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