Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Ryzen 5 7500F

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 7500F
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
16.97
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
25.28
+49%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms Ryzen 5 7500F by a considerable 49% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 7500F and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking386203
Place by popularity14not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation69.9444.64
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency24.6919.92
Architecture codenameRaphael (2023−2024)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date22 July 2023 (1 year ago)7 November 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$179$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 7500F has 57% better value for money than Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 7500F and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed3.7 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm4 nm
Die size71 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)61 °Cno data
Number of transistors6,570 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 7500F and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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
SocketAM5AM5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 7500F and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. 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 7500F and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 7500F and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 7500F and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2424

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 7500F 16.97
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 25.28
+49%

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 7500F 26950
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 40155
+49%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.97 25.28
Recency 22 July 2023 7 November 2024
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 120 Watt

Ryzen 5 7500F has 84.6% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has a 49% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and a 25% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 7500F in performance tests.


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