Ryzen 7 5700X

8 cores · 16 threads · up to 4.6 GHz on AM4.

4.4 · 945 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.6 GHz

L3 cache

32 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

AM4

Performance breakdown

Gaming16

Productivity15

Single-core16

Multi-core33

Power efficiency16

Lab scores

Performance score16

Cores8

Threads16

Boost clock (GHz)4.6 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p35 fps

1440p28 fps

4K19 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Vermeer (Zen 3)
Process node: 7 nm
Socket: AM4
Release year: 2022
Total cores: 8
Threads: 16
Integrated graphics: None

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.4 GHz
Boost clock: 4.6 GHz
L1 cache: 512 KB
L2 cache: 4 MB
L3 cache: 32 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4-3200
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 90°C
PCIe: PCIe 4.0
Launch price: $299

Technologies

Instruction sets: 86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, -64, -V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

People love the big performance jump from older Ryzens without needing a new motherboard. The usual complaint is that it lacks integrated graphics, forcing you to buy a separate GPU even for basic tasks.

Pros

Great value for solid gaming performance
Runs cool on a budget cooler
Fits existing AM4 motherboards easily
Sips power, stays whisper quiet

Cons

No integrated graphics at all
Lacks PCIe 4.0 support
Cooler not included in box

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 5700X

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a high-core-count Zen 3 desktop chip that trades integrated graphics for a low sixty-five watt power draw.

Get it if you want a cool-running, efficient 8-core upgrade for an existing AM4 board without changing your cooler. Skip it if you’re building fresh—the newer AM5 platform offers better value and an upgrade path.