Ryzen 7 9700X vs Ryzen 5 7530U

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 7530U
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
10.02
Ryzen 7 9700X
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
23.33
+133%

Ryzen 7 9700X outperforms Ryzen 5 7530U by a whopping 133% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 7530U and Ryzen 7 9700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking774222
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data53.31
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency63.2233.97
Architecture codenameBarcelo-U Refresh (2023)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 7530U and Ryzen 7 9700X 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 speed2 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm4 nm
Die size180 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °C95 °C
Number of transistors10,700 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 7530U and Ryzen 7 9700X 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
SocketFP6AM5
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 7530U and Ryzen 7 9700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SMESMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 7530U and Ryzen 7 9700X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 7530U and Ryzen 7 9700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 ( - 2000 MHz)AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 7530U and Ryzen 7 9700X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

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 7530U 10.02
Ryzen 7 9700X 23.33
+133%

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 7530U 15923
Ryzen 7 9700X 37065
+133%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Ryzen 5 7530U 1458
Ryzen 7 9700X 3178
+118%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Ryzen 5 7530U 231
Ryzen 7 9700X 346
+50.1%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 5 7530U 6390
Ryzen 7 9700X 14613
+129%

Blender(-)

Ryzen 5 7530U 362
+135%
Ryzen 7 9700X 154

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen 5 7530U 1479
Ryzen 7 9700X 2507
+69.5%

7-Zip Single

Ryzen 5 7530U 5339
Ryzen 7 9700X 7894
+47.9%

7-Zip

Ryzen 5 7530U 37983
Ryzen 7 9700X 82553
+117%

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen 5 7530U 264
Ryzen 7 9700X 398
+50.8%

CrossMark Overall

Ryzen 5 7530U 1231
Ryzen 7 9700X 2174
+76.6%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Ryzen 5 7530U 209
Ryzen 7 9700X 346
+65.6%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

Ryzen 5 7530U 674
+176%
Ryzen 7 9700X 244

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Ryzen 5 7530U 6500
Ryzen 7 9700X 16817
+159%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

Ryzen 5 7530U 1941
Ryzen 7 9700X 3373
+73.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.02 23.33
Integrated graphics card 7.47 1.98
Recency 4 January 2023 8 August 2024
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 5 7530U has 277.3% faster integrated GPU, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9700X, on the other hand, has a 132.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and a 75% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 9700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 7530U in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 5 7530U is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 9700X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 7530U and Ryzen 7 9700X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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