AMD Ryzen 7 2700 vs AMD Ryzen 5 3500X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 7 2700 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700 – 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 7 2700 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 2700, 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.
AMD Ryzen 7 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 Name AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
AMD Ryzen 2000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
2 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700 is 3.2 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
8x Cores 6x
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
8 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
16 Threads 6
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date --
-- Execution units --
-- Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
GPU name
-- GPU frequency --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
-- Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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.
-- VP8 --
-- VP9 --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- JPEG --
-- VC-1 --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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.
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
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2018 Release date Q4/2019
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes 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)
-- Part Number --
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
290 $ 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
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
15740
15740
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
13245
13245

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
6252
6252
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
5311
5311

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
5967
5967
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
5876
5876

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
4092
4092
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
2811
2811

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
3448
3448
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 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1219
1219

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1529
1529
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1129
1129

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1169
1169
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
944
944

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
486
486
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
394
394

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
464
464
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
403
403