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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 7900 vs Ryzen 5 7500X3D

The Ryzen 9 7900 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 7500X3D on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $114.00 more expensive!

  • Up to 59% more expensive$402.89 vs $288.89
  • Up to 12% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 10 months newer
  • Up to 59% cheaper$288.89 vs $402.89
  • Up to 78% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 5 7500X3D ranks 10 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 7900 has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 7900 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 32 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a 8% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 7900 boosts 20% higher.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 7500X3D is $114.00 cheaper.

AM5
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AM5
Raphael
Codenamehelp
Raphael
Desktop
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Desktop
Radeon Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics
5200 MHz (DDR5)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 7900 or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7500X3D. It's 15% faster than the Ryzen 9 7900 on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 67/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 7500X3D than Ryzen 9 7900?expand_more
15% 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 9 7900 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 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 7900 and Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 7900 scores 67/100, Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 77/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 9 7900 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 9 7900 or Ryzen 5 7500X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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