AMD Ryzen 5 3500 vs AMD Ryzen 5 3500X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 3500 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500 – 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 3500 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 3500, 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.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD Ryzen 5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
3 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen 5 3500 Name AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500 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.
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
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
6x Cores 6x
6 Threads 6
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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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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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 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.
32.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
125 $ Release price 130 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2019 Release date Q4/2019
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
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Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
7 nm Technology 7 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
13245
13245
AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
12854
12854

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
5967
5967
AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
5500
5500

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
5311
5311
AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
4816
4816

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
2831
2831
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
2811
2811

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
2652
2652
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
2652
2652

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1637
1637
AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1626
1626

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1169
1169
AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1137
1137

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1129
1129
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1129
1129

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
486
486
AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
483
483

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
464
464
AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
464
464