AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT

Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

2 more cores, run more applications at once: 8 vs 6
4 more threads: 16 vs 12
Around 33% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 33% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
6x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 30% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 26348 vs 20210

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	8 vs 6
Number of threads	16 vs 12
L1 cache	64 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	512 KB (per core) vs 512 KB (per core)
L3 cache	96 MB (shared) vs 16 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	26348 vs 20210

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 7% higher clock speed: 4.4 GHz vs 4.1 GHz
Around 62% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 105 Watt
Around 8% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3214 vs 2976

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	4.4 GHz vs 4.1 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 105 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3214 vs 2976

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2976

3214

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

26348

20210

Name	AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D	AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT
PassMark - Single thread mark	2976	3214
PassMark - CPU mark	26348	20210

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D	AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT
Essentials
Launch date	8 Jan 2024	8 Jan 2024
Launch price (MSRP)	$249	$125
Place in performance rating	495	475
Performance
Base frequency	3 GHz	3.6 GHz
Die size	74 mm²	180 mm²
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	512 KB (per core)	512 KB (per core)
L3 cache	96 MB (shared)	16 MB
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm	7 nm
Maximum core temperature	90°C
Maximum frequency	4.1 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of cores	8	6
Number of threads	16	12
Transistor count	8,850 million	10,700 million
Unlocked
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		95°C
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4	DDR4
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	AM4	AM4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	105 Watt	65 Watt
Configurable TDP		45 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 4, 20 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 3, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)