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Processors comparison

Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Ryzen 7 5700X

Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.

AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D Six Core 4.5GHz (Socket AM5) Processor - Retail
AMD
Ryzen 5 7500X3D
£211.47at Scan
Checked 20 Oct 2026. Confirm at the retailer.
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Eight Core 4.6GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail
AMD
Ryzen 7 5700X
£185.47at Scan
Checked 20 Oct 2026. Confirm at the retailer.
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Key differences

  • Different platforms: the Ryzen 5 7500X3D uses AM5 and the Ryzen 7 5700X uses AM4, so they need different motherboards.
  • The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores / 12 threads; the Ryzen 7 5700X has 8 cores / 16 threads.
  • The Ryzen 7 5700X boosts to 4.6 GHz, 0.1 GHz higher than the Ryzen 5 7500X3D.
  • Memory support differs: Ryzen 5 7500X3D DDR5, Ryzen 7 5700X DDR4.
  • The Ryzen 7 5700X is £26.00 cheaper at its lowest listed new price (£185.47 against £211.47).

Performance

We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.

Specifications

SpecificationRyzen 5 7500X3DRyzen 7 5700X
Platform
SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits.AM5AM4
Memory supportDDR5DDR4
ArchitectureZen 4Zen 3
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5AMD Ryzen 7
Cores and clocks
Cores68Higher
Threads1216Higher
Max boost clock4.5 GHz4.6 GHzHigher
Power and cooling
Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw.65 W65 W
Cooler in the boxNoNo
Features
Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture.UnknownNo

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