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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen Z1

The Ryzen 5 3500X is slower than the Ryzen Z1 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 34% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 8 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen Z1 ranks 25 points higher.

Threadshelp

Ryzen Z1 has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 16 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
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Ryzen Z1
3.2 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 12% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
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Ryzen Z1
4.9 GHz

Ryzen Z1 boosts 20% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen Z1 draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp
AM4
Sockethelp
FP8
Matisse
Codenamehelp
Phoenix2
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Mobile
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 740M
3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
5600 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 3500X or Ryzen Z1?expand_more
The Ryzen Z1. It's 78% faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games, scoring 57/100 vs 32/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen Z1 than Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
78% 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 Z1?expand_more
The Ryzen Z1 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen Z1 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 57/100 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 Z1?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 3500X scores 32/100, Ryzen Z1 scores 57/100. 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 Z1 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 Z1?expand_more
The Ryzen Z1 is the stronger pick at 57/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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