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
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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