Dota 2
1080p@240Hz·25:19 played
CatalinVladu·43m ago
Public4 Tips
35
FPSAverage
25
FPS1% Low
14%/52°C
99%/82°C
16 GB
86%usage
Core i7-7820X vs Ryzen 5 3500X
The Core i7-7820X is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $249.99 more expensive!
Core i7-7820X30% Score
- Available for $349.99
Ryzen 5 3500X34% Score
- Up to 8% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 2 years and 3 months newer
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
LGA2066
Sockethelp
AM4Skylake-X
Codenamehelp
MatisseDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2666 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-7820X or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X. It's 13% faster than the Core i7-7820X on average across 100+ games, scoring 34/100 vs 30/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3500X than Core i7-7820X?expand_more
13% 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 i7-7820X or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 3500X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 34/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-7820X and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-7820X scores 30/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-7820X 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 i7-7820X or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is the stronger pick at 34/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
i7-7820X vs Ryzen 7 7800X3Di7-7820X vs Ryzen 7 9700Xi7-7820X vs Ryzen 9 9900Xi7-7820X vs Ryzen 7 7700Xi7-7820X vs Ryzen 5 5500i7-7820X vs Ultra 7 265KFi7-7820X vs Ryzen 7 9850X3Di7-7820X vs Ryzen 5 7600Xi7-7820X vs Ultra 5 245Ki7-7820X vs Ryzen 5 8500Gi7-7820X vs Ultra 5 245KFi7-7820X vs Ryzen 5 4500i7-7820X vs Ryzen 5 7500X3Di7-7820X vs i5-4590i7-7820X vs i5-4690i7-7820X vs i5-4670i7-7820X vs Ryzen 5 7500FRyzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 7 7800X3DRyzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 7 9700XRyzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 9 9900XRyzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 7 7700XRyzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 5 5500Ryzen 5 3500X vs Ultra 7 265KFRyzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 7 9850X3DRyzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 5 7600XRyzen 5 3500X vs Ultra 5 245KRyzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 5 8500GRyzen 5 3500X vs Ultra 5 245KFRyzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 5 4500Ryzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 5 7500X3DRyzen 5 3500X vs i5-4590Ryzen 5 3500X vs i5-4690Ryzen 5 3500X vs i5-4670Ryzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 5 7500F