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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

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 5800X

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

AMD

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

  • Blender render score 228 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.5 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 5800X3D is 1% faster in the Blender benchmark

AAMD Ryzen 7 5800X225

Median of 40 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D228

Median of 102 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

A43%Fair
B62%Good

Better pick: Ryzen 7 5800X3D · L3 cache: 96 MB vs 32 MB

Office Work

A38%Fair
B35%Fair

Too close to call

Daily Use

A38%Fair
B36%Fair

Too close to call

Content Creation

A40%Fair
B41%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D comes out ahead

It wins 2 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AAMD Ryzen 7 5800X

40/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

44/100

AAMD Ryzen 7 5800X

Advantages

  • Base clock 3.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz (12% higher)
  • Max boost clock 4.7 GHz vs 4.5 GHz (4% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 96 MB (67% lower)
  • Blender render score 225 samples/min vs 228 samples/min (1% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

Advantages

  • L3 cache 96 MB vs 32 MB (200% higher)
  • Blender render score 228 samples/min vs 225 samples/min (1% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 3.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz (11% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.5 GHz vs 4.7 GHz (4% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 7 5800XBAMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.225 samples/min228 samples/min Better +1%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.40102
Cores & clocks
Cores88
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1616
Base clock3.8 GHz Better +12%3.4 GHz
Max boost clock4.7 GHz Better +4%4.5 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache32 MB96 MB Better +200%
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Power
TDP / base power105 W105 W
Features
Integrated graphicsNoNo
Platform
ArchitectureZen 3Zen 3
SocketAM4AM4
Manufacturing process7 nm7 nm
Release year20202022
Launch price$449$449

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D posts a median render score of 228 against 225 for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 102 and 40 community submissions.

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. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.5 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $449.

Our overall scores are 40 for Ryzen 7 5800X and 44 for Ryzen 7 5800X3D out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 7 5800X3D; for office work: too close to call; 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 5800X vs Ryzen 7 5800X3D FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 7 5800X or the Ryzen 7 5800X3D?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D posts a median render score of 228 against 225 for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 102 and 40 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 7 5800X or the Ryzen 7 5800X3D?

Both are rated at 105 W.

How much did the Ryzen 7 5800X and the Ryzen 7 5800X3D cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X launched at $449 and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D at $449. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 7 5800X or the Ryzen 7 5800X3D better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (43 vs 62 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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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.