Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 5 5500

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 5500
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.67
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
64.11
+406%

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Ryzen 5 5500 by a whopping 406% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking62213
Place by popularity1not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation51.1321.34
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency17.7716.70
Architecture codenameCezanne (2021−2024)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date4 April 2022 (2 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$159$2,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 5500 has 140% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads1264
Base clock speed3.6 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm5 nm
Die size180 mm24x 71 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors10,700 million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM4sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data48

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 5 5500 12.67
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 64.11
+406%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 5 5500 19397
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 98111
+406%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.67 64.11
Recency 4 April 2022 19 October 2023
Physical cores 6 32
Threads 12 64
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 350 Watt

Ryzen 5 5500 has 438.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, on the other hand, has a 406% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 433.3% more physical cores and 433.3% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 5500 in performance tests.


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