Ryzen Threadripper 7980X vs Ryzen 5 7500F

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 7500F
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
16.99
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
84.30
+396%

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X outperforms Ryzen 5 7500F by a whopping 396% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 7500F and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3783
Place by popularity13not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation66.4411.20
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency24.7422.79
Architecture codenameRaphael (2023−2024)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date22 July 2023 (1 year ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$179$4,999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 7500F has 493% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 7980X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 7500F and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads12128
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB (shared)256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm5 nm
Die size71 mm28x 71 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)61 °Cno data
Number of transistors6,570 million52,560 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 7500F and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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
SocketAM5sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 7500F and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. 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 Threadripper 7980X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 7500F and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. 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/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 7500F and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2448

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 16.99
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 84.30
+396%

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 26985
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 133902
+396%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.99 84.30
Recency 22 July 2023 19 October 2023
Physical cores 6 64
Threads 12 128
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 350 Watt

Ryzen 5 7500F has 438.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X, on the other hand, has a 396.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 months, and 966.7% more physical cores and 966.7% more threads.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 7500F in performance tests.


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