AMD Ryzen 5 3500X VS AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
amd
Brand6/6
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 3500X
amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads4.7GHz
Base Clock120W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
$454.99 • Sep 2019
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
$479 • Nov 2024
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 3500X | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 6 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 47 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 120 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 32.00 MB | 96.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | Radeon Graphics |
| Architecture | Ryzen 5 (Zen 2 (Matisse)) | Ryzen 7 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) |
| Process Size | 7nm | 4nm |
| Socket | amd socket am4 | amd socket am5 |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
| Die Size | 74 mm² | 70.6 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 3800 million | 8315 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 95°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
AMD • 6/6 • 3.6GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
AMD • 8/16 • 4.7GHz
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