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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 1800X vs Ryzen 5 7500X3D

The Ryzen 7 1800X is much slower than the Ryzen 5 7500X3D on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $11.14 more expensive!

  • Up to 86% more expensive$299.99 vs $288.85
  • Up to 121% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 8 years and 10 months newer
  • Up to 86% cheaper$288.85 vs $299.99
  • Up to 310% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 5 7500X3D ranks 53 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 1800X has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 1800X has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 80 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a 11% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 7500X3D boosts 13% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 7500X3D draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 7500X3D is $11.14 cheaper.

AM4
Sockethelp
AM5
Summit Ridge
Codenamehelp
Raphael
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics
2666 MHz (DDR4)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 1800X or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7500X3D. It's 230% faster than the Ryzen 7 1800X on average across 100+ games, scoring 76/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 7500X3D than Ryzen 7 1800X?expand_more
230% 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 7 1800X or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7500X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 7500X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 76/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 1800X and Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 1800X scores 23/100, Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 76/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 7 1800X or Ryzen 5 7500X3D 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 7 1800X or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the stronger pick at 76/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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