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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 7 7840U

The Ryzen 5 3500X is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 7 7840U on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 37% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 8 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 7 7840U ranks 26 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 7840U has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 7840U has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 16 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 7840U boosts 24% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 7840U draws 37W less power.

AM4
Sockethelp
FP8
Matisse
Codenamehelp
Phoenix
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Mobile
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 780M
3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
5600 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 3500X or Ryzen 7 7840U?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7840U. It's 76% faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games, scoring 60/100 vs 34/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7840U than Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
76% 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 7840U?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7840U is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 7840U 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 Ryzen 5 3500X and Ryzen 7 7840U?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 3500X scores 34/100, Ryzen 7 7840U scores 60/100. 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 7840U 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 7840U?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7840U 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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