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Core 7 251E vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Core 7 251E is quite a bit faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 44% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 5 months newer
Available for $384

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core 7 251E

685FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

565FPS

League of Legends2009

Core 7 251E

349FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

241FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core 7 251E

553FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

524FPS

Valorant2020

Core 7 251E

721FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

612FPS

Rust2018

Core 7 251E

337FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

302FPS

Dota 22013

Core 7 251E

259FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

200FPS

Fortnite2017

Core 7 251E

331FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

328FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core 7 251E

219FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

207FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core 7 251E

60%

Ryzen 5 3500X

39%

Core 7 251E ranks 21 points higher.

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Core 7 251E

Ryzen 5 3500X

Core 7 251E has 18 more cores.

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Core 7 251E

Ryzen 5 3500X

Core 7 251E has 26 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core 7 251E

36 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X

32 MB

Core 7 251E has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core 7 251E

2.1 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 71% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core 7 251E

5.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

4.1 GHz

Core 7 251E boosts 37% higher.

TDPhelp

Core 7 251E

65W

Ryzen 5 3500X

65W

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Core 7 251E

Ryzen 5 3500X

$100.00

Core 7 251ERyzen 5 3500X

LGA1700

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AM4

Bartlett Lake

Codenamehelp

Matisse

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 7 251E or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Core 7 251E. It's 54% faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games, scoring 60/100 vs 39/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core 7 251E than Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

54% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core 7 251E or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Core 7 251E is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core 7 251E worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 60/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core 7 251E and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

Performance: Core 7 251E scores 60/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 39/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core 7 251E or Ryzen 5 3500X bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core 7 251E or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Core 7 251E is the stronger pick at 60/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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