Ryzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 7 3800X

These two are practically equal for gaming.

Verdict

  • Performance index: practically equal (44 vs 43).
  • Cores: Ryzen 7 3800X has 8 vs 6.
  • Power (TDP): Ryzen 5 5500 65 W, Ryzen 7 3800X 105 W; the Ryzen 5 5500 delivers 65% more performance per watt.
  • Age: the Ryzen 5 5500 is 3 years newer (2022 vs 2019).
  • Platform: both use socket AM4.

Specs

SpecRyzen 5 5500Ryzen 7 3800X
Performance index4443
Brand / seriesAMD Ryzen 5000AMD Ryzen 3000
Released20222019
Cores68
Threads1216
Base clock3.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock4.2 GHz4.5 GHz
Power (TDP)65 W105 W
SocketAM4AM4

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