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AMD Ryzen 7 3800X vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700G

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

AMD

Ryzen 7 3800X

  • Blender render score 192 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.5 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 5700G

  • Blender render score 196 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is 2% faster in the Blender benchmark

AAMD Ryzen 7 3800X192

Median of 7 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 5700G196

Median of 12 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A39%Fair
B36%Fair

Too close to call

Office Work

A35%Fair
B64%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 7 5700G · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A35%Fair
B57%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 7 5700G · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A38%Fair
B39%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G comes out ahead

It wins 4 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AAMD Ryzen 7 3800X

37/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 5700G

49/100

AAMD Ryzen 7 3800X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 16 MB (100% higher)
  • Base clock 3.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 65 W (62% higher)
  • Blender render score 192 samples/min vs 196 samples/min (2% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.5 GHz vs 4.6 GHz (2% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 5700G

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 105 W (38% lower)
  • Blender render score 196 samples/min vs 192 samples/min (2% higher)
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz vs 4.5 GHz (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 16 MB vs 32 MB (50% lower)
  • Base clock 3.8 GHz vs 3.9 GHz (3% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 7 3800XBAMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.192 samples/min196 samples/min Better +2%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.712
Cores & clocks
Cores88
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1616
Base clock3.9 GHz Better +3%3.8 GHz
Max boost clock4.5 GHz4.6 GHz Better +2%
Memory & cache
L3 cache32 MB Better +100%16 MB
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Power
TDP / base power105 W65 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsNoYes Better
Platform
ArchitectureZen 2Zen 3
SocketAM4AM4
Manufacturing process7 nm7 nm
Release year20192021
Launch price$399$359

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AMD Ryzen 7 3800X vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700G at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 5700G posts a median render score of 196 against 192 for AMD Ryzen 7 3800X, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 12 and 7 community submissions.

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.5 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2019, launched at $399. AMD Ryzen 7 5700G: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.6 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2021, launched at $359.

Our overall scores are 37 for Ryzen 7 3800X and 49 for Ryzen 7 5700G out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: Ryzen 7 5700G; for daily use: Ryzen 7 5700G; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Ryzen 7 3800X vs Ryzen 7 5700G FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 7 3800X or the Ryzen 7 5700G?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 5700G posts a median render score of 196 against 192 for AMD Ryzen 7 3800X, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 12 and 7 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 7 3800X or the Ryzen 7 5700G?

The AMD Ryzen 7 3800X is rated at 105 W and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G at 65 W, so the Ryzen 7 5700G draws 62% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Ryzen 7 3800X and the Ryzen 7 5700G cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 7 3800X launched at $399 and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G at $359. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 7 3800X or the Ryzen 7 5700G better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (39 and 36 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.