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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

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 5700X

  • Blender render score 225 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Blender render score 225 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.7 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

Both parts post the same Blender benchmark score

AAMD Ryzen 7 5700X225

Median of 112 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 5800X225

Median of 40 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

A41%Fair
B43%Fair

Too close to call

Office Work

A42%Fair
B38%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 7 5700X · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 105 W

Daily Use

A41%Fair
B38%Fair

Too close to call

Content Creation

A40%Fair
B40%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AAMD Ryzen 7 5700X

41/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 5800X

40/100

AAMD Ryzen 7 5700X

Advantages

  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 105 W (38% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 3.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz (11% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz vs 4.7 GHz (2% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 5800X

Advantages

  • Base clock 3.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz (12% higher)
  • Max boost clock 4.7 GHz vs 4.6 GHz (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 65 W (62% higher)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 7 5700XBAMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.225 samples/min225 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.11240
Cores & clocks
Cores88
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1616
Base clock3.4 GHz3.8 GHz Better +12%
Max boost clock4.6 GHz4.7 GHz Better +2%
Memory & cache
L3 cache32 MB32 MB
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better105 W
Features
Integrated graphicsNoNo
Platform
ArchitectureZen 3Zen 3
SocketAM4AM4
Manufacturing process7 nm7 nm
Release year20222020
Launch price$299$449

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X post the same median Blender Benchmark score of 225.

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.6 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $299. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.7 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2020, launched at $449.

Our overall scores are 41 for Ryzen 7 5700X and 40 for Ryzen 7 5800X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: Ryzen 7 5700X; for daily use: too close to call; 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 5700X vs Ryzen 7 5800X FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 7 5700X or the Ryzen 7 5800X?

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X post the same median Blender Benchmark score of 225.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 7 5700X or the Ryzen 7 5800X?

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is rated at 105 W and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X at 65 W, so the Ryzen 7 5700X draws 62% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Ryzen 7 5700X and the Ryzen 7 5800X cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X launched at $299 and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X at $449. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 7 5700X or the Ryzen 7 5800X better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (41 and 43 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.