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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£250PassMark multi-core score:26306N. of physical cores:8CPU boost clock speed:4.1 GHzCPU socket:AM4TDP (Thermal design power):105 W

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: Compare 74 technical specifications, 31 expert and video reviews and 7 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

40%

7.0

Technical score

25%

8.4

Reviews score

25%

8.3

List score

10%

10

Sentiment score

★Better than 94% of processors
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

★Better than 95%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

60%

7.1

Performance

18%

7.2

Architecture

10%

7.3

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.9

Power & Thermal

4%

8.7

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated graphics

▲Better than 68%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 89% of models

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

9.5

Popularity

Grades by review (31)
8 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 23 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 89%
8.3

List score

List score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (7)
List score: in 7 of 83 lists (8%)
★Better than 98%
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What reviewers say about the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Based on 5 · 23

Reviewers call it an efficient, excellent gaming upgrade for existing boards, but a weak choice for brand-new builds.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

What owners say about the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Based on 218 owners sharing their experience in online comments

86%positive8%mixed6%negative

Owners praise huge gaming gains, smooth play, and value; hot temperatures and unstable tuning are the main frustrations.

What owners dislike

  • Aggressive undervolting, often -30 or more in the BIOS, can cause crashes, reboots or freezes in some games or stress tests.12
  • Owners say stock temperatures can reach around 80 to 93 degrees under heavy load with some coolers. Undervolting lowered them by about 10 degrees for many.10
  • Some owners say older or budget boards lack PBO or per-core curve options, or need a BIOS update before they run the chip.7
  • Some owners say their graphics card, such as an RTX 3080 or RX 6800, limits gaming more than the CPU does, so the chip gives smaller gains at high settings.4
  • Some owners say the gains in certain games were small, often a few frames per second, with the biggest benefit showing up in 1% lows rather than average frame rates.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Performance

18%

7.2

Architecture

10%

7.3

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.9

Power & Thermal

4%

8.7

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated graphics

7.0
Reviews score
8.4
List score
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

8.3
Processor type
desktop
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 54.7% of processors and equal to that of 39.5% of processors.
CPU socket
AM4
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 75.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.4% of processors.
Chipset
?
CPU architecture
x86-64
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V instruction sets, which is broader support than 54.5% of processors and equal to that of 3.5% of processors.
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What reviewers say
N. of physical cores
8
Market range: <2 – >12
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 61.2% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
CPU threads
16
Market range: <4 – >24
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 69% of processors and equal to 14.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
4.1 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D reaches a boost clock of 4.1 GHz which is lower than that of 58.7% of processors and equal to that of 2.8% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
8x 3.0 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a base clock of 8x3.0 GHz which is higher than that of 73.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
26,306
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D scores 26,306 in PassMark, which is higher than 81.7% of processors.
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What reviewers say
Semiconductor size
7 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D uses a 7 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 70.4% of processors and equal to that of 10.5% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 7 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D is built on the TSMC 7 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 55.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% of processors.
L3 cache
96 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has an L3 cache of 96 MB which is larger than that of 97.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
L2 cache
4 MB
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has an L2 cache of 4 MB which is larger than that of 53.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% of processors.
L1 cache
512 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has an L1 cache of 512 KB which is larger than that of 62.8% of processors and equal to that of 9.4% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 25.2% of processors and equal to that of 31.1% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
3,200 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D supports memory speeds up to 3,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 49.8% of processors and equal to 8.5% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR4-3200 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-3200 MHz, which is higher than that of 46.1% of processors and equal to 9.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
?
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 59.3% of processors and equal to 22.8% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
no
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D does not include integrated graphics. 85.4% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
N/A
Integrated GPU execution units
N/A
Integrated GPU base frequency
N/A
Integrated media encoders/decoders
N/A
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TDP (Thermal design power)
105 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a TDP of 105 W which is higher than that of 89.7% of processors and equal to that of 1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
105 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a base power of 105 W which is higher than that of 89.9% of processors and equal to that of 1% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
no
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D does not support configurable TDP. 53.7% of processors offer this.
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What reviewers say

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 2.29x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (26,306 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    26,306 vs 11,469
  • 2.02x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (10,514 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    10,514 vs 5,209
  • 10.67x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (96 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    96 MB vs 9 MB
  • 4 more performance cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has more performance cores than the average processor (8 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    8 vs 4
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • 87.4% better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (5,255 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    5,255 vs 2,804.5
  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    20 usable lanes
    24 vs 16
  • Supports stacked cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has stacked 3D cache, while the average processor does not. 1.1% of processors offer this.
  • 25.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 89% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    9.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (31)
    8 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 23 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.4 vs 6.7
  • 38.9% higher sentiment score
    10.0 vs 7.2
  • 14.5% better value for money
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has better value for money than the average processor (8.34 vs 7.3).
    8.34 vs 7.29
  • 6.4% higher list score
    List score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (7)
    List score: in 7 of 83 lists (8%)
    8.3 vs 7.8
  • 4 years newer release date
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a newer release date than the average processor (2024 vs 2020).
    January 2024
    2024 vs 2020
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP5).
    AM4 vs FP5
  • More extensive crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D offers more extensive crypto acceleration than the average processor (AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA).
    AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
  • Supports heterogeneous scheduling
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D uses heterogeneous multi-processing, while the average processor does not. 24.8% of processors use it.
  • 2.29x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (26,306 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    26,306 vs 11,469
  • 2.02x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (10,514 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    10,514 vs 5,209
  • 4 more performance cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has more performance cores than the average processor (8 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    8 vs 4
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • 87.4% better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (5,255 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    5,255 vs 2,804.5
  • Higher base clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x3 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    8x3.0 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • 2 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    8 vs 6
  • 25.2% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1922 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,922 vs 1,535
  • 16% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,968 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    2,968 vs 2,558
  • 10.67x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (96 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    96 MB vs 9 MB
  • Supports stacked cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has stacked 3D cache, while the average processor does not. 1.1% of processors offer this.
  • 58.2% smaller die size
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a lower die size than the average processor (74 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    74 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Vermeer vs Kaby Lake).
    Vermeer vs Kaby Lake
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    7 nm vs 12 nm
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    512 KB vs 384 KB
  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    20 usable lanes
    24 vs 16
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3).
    4.0 vs 3.0
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D supports memory overclocking, while the average processor does not. 43.9% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • 2x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
  • 10 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (90 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    90 °C vs 100 °C
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 80% slower Blender rendering
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (79.7 vs 398). The average processor needs 398.015 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    79.71 vs 398.015
  • Weaker security extensions
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • 2.33x higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a higher base power draw than the average processor (105 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    105 W vs 45 W
  • 10 °C lower temperature limit
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (90 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    90 °C vs 100 °C
  • 6.8% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.1 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    4.1 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 2.33x higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a higher TDP than the average processor (105 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    105 W vs 45 W
  • No integrated graphics
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D does not include integrated graphics, while the average processor does. 85.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
  • Weaker security extensions
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • Narrower instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 80% slower Blender rendering
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (79.7 vs 398). The average processor needs 398.015 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    79.71 vs 398.015
  • 6.8% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.1 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    4.1 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
    x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
  • No integrated graphics
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D does not include integrated graphics, while the average processor does. 85.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 2.33x higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a higher base power draw than the average processor (105 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    105 W vs 45 W
  • 10 °C lower temperature limit
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (90 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    90 °C vs 100 °C
  • 2.33x higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D has a higher TDP than the average processor (105 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    105 W vs 45 W

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Huddison
≈ estimated
18/10/2025
Upgrade review · Flight Sim 2024 VR performance tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a strong upgrade for Ryzen 5500 owners, mainly for VR, but it needs a capable cooler.
9.0
Techo Mode
≈ estimated
13/02/2025
Hands-on review · gaming benchmarks and AM4 upgrade advice
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a solid upgrade for AM4 owners, but a new AM5 build is the better long-term choice.
6.0
Beezito
≈ estimated
20/01/2025
Benchmark review · 17 games at 1080p and 1440p
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is worth it on AliExpress or as an AM4 upgrade, but AM5 is the better buy at full retail price.
6.0
Iceberg Tech
≈ estimated
23/09/2024
Benchmark review · gaming, synthetic and price-value tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D suits niche AM4 builds and cheap used or AliExpress deals, but is not worth it at current UK prices.
9.5
The Savage Asian
≈ estimated
27/08/2024
Upgrade review · game tests after switching from a 5600X
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the best upgrade path for AM4 owners, offering a drop-in install and strong game gains.
9.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
05/02/2024
Hands-on review · gaming benchmarks and value analysis
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is an excellent upgrade for AM4 owners, but new builders should pick a different chip.
8.0
Gamers Nexus
≈ estimated
03/02/2024
Full review · benchmarks against the 5800X3D and others
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is better value than the 5800X3D for AM4 upgraders, though new AM4 builds are not recommended.
9.0
RandomGaminginHD
≈ estimated
17/10/2024
Comparison · gaming and productivity benchmarks
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is clearly worth the extra money for gaming, though it is slightly slower in productivity.
9.0
Tech YES City
≈ estimated
15/07/2024
Comparison · gaming and efficiency tests against rival CPUs
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is one of the best value gaming CPUs right now, though it is not the best base for future upgrades.
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In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
gamersnexus.net
≈ estimated
01/03/2024
Benchmark review · Gaming and power
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a gaming chip for AM4 owners who want one last upgrade, though it trails the 5800X3D by about 6-8%.
9.0
tomshardware.com
✓ explicit
06/05/2024
Benchmark test · Gaming and productivity
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a gaming chip for AM4 upgraders, beating Intel's Core i5-14400 in games but trailing it in productivity.
9.0
tomshardware.com
✓ explicit
06/05/2024
Benchmark review · Budget gaming
Verdict
The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the top AM4 chip for gaming, but it lags in productivity and ships without a cooler or integrated graphics.
9.0
storagereview.com
≈ estimated
02/02/2024
Lab test · AM4 upgrade
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a solid drop-in upgrade for older AM4 PCs, but it trails newer DDR5 chips like the Ryzen 7 8700G in several tests.
4.7
pcgameshardware.de
✓ explicit
29/02/2024
Overview · 3D V-Cache CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is an 8-core AM4 chip with 96MB of cache aimed at gaming, but its 4.1GHz boost trails the 5700X's 4.6GHz.
9.0
ezpublish-france.fr
≈ estimated
08/02/2024
Benchmark test · Gaming processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a lower-clocked 5800X3D that gives AM4 owners near-top gaming speed, but it lags in heavy multi-core work and against AM5 chips.

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What customers like about AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

  • Excellent gaming performance for the price, rivaling more expensive CPUs
  • Significant improvement in 1% low frame rates and overall gameplay smoothness
  • Top-tier value for existing AM4 platform users looking for a final upgrade
  • Highly power efficient under gaming workloads compared to previous generations
  • Substantial L3 cache (96MB) provides major boosts in cache-sensitive games like MMOs and simulation titles
  • Easy drop-in upgrade that typically only requires a BIOS update on compatible motherboards

What customers don't like about AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

  • Lower clock speeds compared to the Ryzen 7 5800X3D lead to roughly 6-10% slower performance
  • Relatively weak performance in single-threaded and productivity applications like video editing or rendering
  • Lack of an included stock cooler requires an additional investment in a decent cooling solution
  • The 3D V-Cache design makes it sensitive to voltage, meaning overclocking is generally disabled or locked
  • Limited future-proofing as it is tied to the aging AM4 socket and DDR4 memory
  • Performance gains are often negligible when gaming at 4K resolution where the GPU is the primary bottleneck

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a high-performance desktop processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, and a massive 96MB of L3 cache through innovative 3D V-Cache technology. Built on a 7nm process for the AM4 socket, it operates with a base clock of 3.0 GHz and a max boost frequency of 4.1 GHz at a 105W TDP. Main pros include exceptional gaming performance that rivals newer platforms, significant improvements in 1% low frame rates for smoother gameplay, and a cost-effective upgrade path for existing AM4 motherboard owners. However, it lacks integrated graphics, often requires a beefy aftermarket cooler as one is typically not included, and features lower clock speeds and productivity performance compared to its sibling, the 5800X3D.

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