Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Ryzen 9 7950X
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (71 vs 72).
- Cores: Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 vs 6.
- Power (TDP): Ryzen 5 7500X3D 65 W, Ryzen 9 7950X 170 W; the Ryzen 5 7500X3D delivers 158% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 5 7500X3D is 3 years newer (2025 vs 2022).
- Platform: both use socket AM5.
Specs
| Spec | Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Ryzen 9 7950X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 71 | 72 |
| Brand / series | AMD Ryzen 7000 | AMD Ryzen 7000 |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 |
| Cores | 6 | 16 |
| Threads | 12 | 32 |
| Base clock | 4 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 170 W |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |