CPU comparison with benchmarks
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AMD Ryzen 5 2500X or AMD Ryzen 5 2500X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes. The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series. To use the AMD Ryzen 5 2500X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series. To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
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AMD Ryzen 5 |
Family |
AMD Ryzen 5 |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X |
Name |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X |
AMD Ryzen 2000 |
Group |
AMD Ryzen 3000 |
2 |
Generation |
3 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2500X is 3.6 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is 3.6 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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4x |
Cores |
6x |
3.8 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
4.0 GHz |
3.6 GHz |
Frequency |
3.6 GHz |
4 |
CPU Cores |
6 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
No |
Yes |
Overclocking |
Yes |
8 |
Threads |
6 |
4.0 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
4.1 GHz |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X does not have integrated graphics. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU (Turbo) |
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Release date |
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Execution units |
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Direct X |
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Max. displays |
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Shaders |
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GPU name |
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GPU frequency |
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0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
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Generation |
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Technology |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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Hardware codec support |
A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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VP8 |
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VP9 |
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AVC |
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h264 |
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JPEG |
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VC-1 |
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AV1 |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
64.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
64.0 GB |
46.9 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
51.2 GB/s |
DDR4-2933 |
Memory type |
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pci |
PCIe |
pci |
2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
Yes |
ECC |
Yes |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts. TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
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95 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
65 W |
95 °C |
Tjunction max |
95 °C |
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Technical details |
The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X is manufactured using a 12 nm process. A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is manufactured using a 7 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
Q2/2018 |
Release date |
Q4/2019 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) |
Socket |
AM4 (PGA 1331) |
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L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
16.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
32.0 MB |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
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Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) |
Architecture |
Matisse (Zen 2) |
AMD-V, SVM |
Virtualization |
AMD-V, SVM |
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Release price |
130 $ |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 |
Chiplet |
Chip design |
Chiplet |
12 nm |
Technology |
7 nm |
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