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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 7 2700U

The Ryzen 5 3500X is much faster than the Ryzen 7 2700U on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 62% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 11 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.

Scorehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X ranks 15 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 2700U has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 64% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X boosts 8% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 2700U draws 50W less power.

AM4
Sockethelp
FP5
Matisse
Codenamehelp
Raven Ridge
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Mobile
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon RX Vega 10
3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
2400 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 3500X or Ryzen 7 2700U?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X. It's 83% faster than the Ryzen 7 2700U on average across 100+ games, scoring 33/100 vs 18/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3500X than Ryzen 7 2700U?expand_more
83% 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, Ryzen 5 3500X or Ryzen 7 2700U?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 33/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 3500X and Ryzen 7 2700U?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 3500X scores 33/100, Ryzen 7 2700U scores 18/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 3500X or Ryzen 7 2700U 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 Ryzen 5 3500X or Ryzen 7 2700U?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is the stronger pick at 33/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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