AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
36.2Single-core47.9
42.3Multi-core48.2
60.3Gamingspec-based87.5
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 57.9 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+12) and multi-core (+6). AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 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 3700X
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $449
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 48 vs 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 48 vs 42
- 200% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 32 MB
- 61% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 88 W
- 27% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,900 vs 1,500
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 142 W+61% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 96 MB+200% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500Bottom 29% | 1,900+27%Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,400Bottom 42% | 10,500+25%Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270Bottom 29% | 1,470+16%Bottom 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,100Bottom 46% | 14,200+17%Top 50% |
| PassMark | 22,700Bottom 41% | 28,100+24%Top 45% |
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