AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D VS AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
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Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3GHz
Base Clock105W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
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Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.8GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 9700X
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
$296.99 • Jun 2025
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
$359 • Aug 2024
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.0 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.0 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 33 X | 38 X |
| TDP | 105 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 0.09 MB | 32.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | Radeon Graphics |
| Architecture | Ryzen 5 (Zen 3 (Vermeer) | 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, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 8315 million |
| Max Temperature | 90°C | 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 5500X3D
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
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 5500X3D
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
AMD • 6/12 • 3GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
AMD • 8/16 • 3.8GHz
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