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.
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
| Specification | Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | AM5 | AM4 |
| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 3 |
| Series | AMD Ryzen 5 | AMD Ryzen 7 |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 8Higher |
| Threads | 12 | 16Higher |
| Max boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.6 GHzHigher |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 65 W | 65 W |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | Unknown | No |
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