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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 5950X vs Ryzen 5 7500X3D

The Ryzen 9 5950X is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 5 7500X3D on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 197% more expensive – $799 vs $288.89

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Up to 38% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 1 month newer
Up to 197% cheaper – $288.89 vs $799
Up to 309% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 9 5950X

216FPS

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

227FPS

League of Legends2009

315FPS

450FPS

652FPS

780FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 9 5950X

241FPS

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

272FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 9 5950X

685FPS

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

835FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 9 5950X

718FPS

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

875FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Ryzen 9 5950X

238FPS

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

256FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen 9 5950X

238FPS

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

331FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Ryzen 9 5950X

52%

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

77%

Ryzen 5 7500X3D ranks 25 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 5950X

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

Ryzen 9 5950X has 10 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 5950X

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

Ryzen 9 5950X has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 5950X

64 MB

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

96 MB

Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 32 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

4 GHz

Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a 18% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 5950X

4.9 GHz

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

4.5 GHz

Ryzen 9 5950X boosts 9% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 5950X

105W

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

65W

Ryzen 5 7500X3D draws 40W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 9 5950X

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

$288.89

Ryzen 9 5950XRyzen 5 7500X3D

AM4

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AM5

Vermeer

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Raphael

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Radeon Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4)

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5200 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 5950X or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 7500X3D. It's 51% faster than the Ryzen 9 5950X on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 51/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 7500X3D than Ryzen 9 5950X?expand_more

51% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 9 5950X or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 7500X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 7500X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 5950X and Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 9 5950X scores 51/100, Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 77/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 9 5950X or Ryzen 5 7500X3D bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 9 5950X or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.