Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Ryzen 7 5700X3D Specifications

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is built on the Zen 3 Vermeer architecture and manufactured using the 7 nm process. It is compatible with the AM4 socket and supports DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 3200 MT/s. This processor features 8 performance cores operating at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz , and includes 16 threads. It also comes equipped with 4 MB of L2 cache and 96 MB of L3 cache.

This CPU has a base TDP of 105 W and a moderate maximum TDP of 142 W. Most mid-range aftermarket air coolers are sufficient for thermal control. This processor is also suitable for small form factor builds, which often have limited airflow.

This CPU does not include integrated graphics. A discrete graphics card is required for display output.

Ryzen 7 5700X3D Application Performance and Gaming Benchmark Analysis

Application Performance

Ryzen 7 5700X3D is an entry-level CPU, achieving a relative application performance score of 39.16% of the best possible desktop CPU performance. This CPU handles daily computing, coding, light gaming, productivity, and basic multitasking. Not recommended for heavy workloads or professional-grade applications.

The application performance-per-price ratio of Ryzen 7 5700X3D is 42.2%, indicating lower value in this category. This CPU does not offer high application performance and has a low performance-to-price ratio, making it a poor value proposition. Better alternatives exist at this price point.

Gaming Performance

Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a mid-range gaming CPU, achieving a relative gaming performance score at 1080p resolution of 70.29% compared to the best possible desktop CPU gaming performance. This CPU provides solid mid-level gaming, performance and is best paired with corresponding mid-range graphics cards. Note that CPU-related performance limitations decrease as GPU performance lowers—particularly at higher resolutions—since the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

The gaming performance-per-price score of 41.8%, this CPU does not offer strong value in this category. As this CPU does not deliver top-tier gaming performance and also has a low gaming performance-to-price ratio, it represents poor value. More competitive options are available at a similar price point.