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Ryzen 5 7500X3D

6 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.5 GHz on AM5.

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Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
4.5 GHz
L3 cache
96 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM5

Performance breakdown

Gaming15
Productivity14
Single-core15
Multi-core25
Power efficiency15

Lab scores

Performance score15
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)4.5 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p33 fps
1440p26 fps
4K18 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Architecture
Raphael
Process node
5 nm
Socket
AM5
Release year
2025
Total cores
6
Threads
12
Integrated graphics
AMD Radeon Graphics
Clocks & cache
Base clock
4.0 GHz
Boost clock
4.5 GHz
L1 cache
384 KB
L2 cache
6 MB
L3 cache
96 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR5
Base power (TDP)
65W
Max temperature
61°C
PCIe
PCIe 5.0
Launch price
$269
Technologies
Extensions
AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the massive gaming performance boost for the price, making it a no-brainer for pure gaming. The usual gripe is that it's a pain to cool with a basic air cooler, and some find it slower in heavy productivity tasks.

Pros
  • Gaming frames are noticeably higher.
  • Runs cool on a cheap cooler.
  • Sips power, keeps the room cool.
  • Smooth multitasking for daily work.
Cons
  • No bundled CPU cooler included
  • Needs expensive AM5 motherboard
  • Limited non-gaming performance gains
Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 7500X3D

A six-core gaming CPU on AM5 with stacked 3D V-Cache, but its lower clock speed limits peak performance.

Get it if you want top-tier gaming performance without needing a fancy cooler or power supply. Skip it if your work relies on heavy multitasking or rendering, where a standard chip with more cores is a better deal.

Buy it if…

  • You need a top-tier gaming CPU without paying flagship prices.
  • You want a high-end processor that runs cool on a basic air cooler.
  • You are building a new AM5 PC and want maximum gaming performance per watt.
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