League of Legends
1080p@165Hz·23:10 played
ecuz001·1d ago
Public1 Tip
202
FPSAverage
154
FPS1% Low
12%/46°C
34%/59°C
32 GB
44%usage
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 5 5500
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is quite a bit faster than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X63% Score
- Up to 36% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 1 year and 7 months newer
- Up to 1472% more expensive – $2499 vs $83.00
Ryzen 5 550040% Score
- Up to 1472% cheaper – $83.00 vs $2499
- Up to 1053% better value for money
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.
L3 Cachehelp
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 112 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has a 11% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X boosts 26% higher.
sTR5
Sockethelp
AM4Storm Peak
Codenamehelp
CezanneDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics5200 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 7970X or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. It's 57% faster than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 63/100 vs 40/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
57% 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 Threadripper 7970X or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 63/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 7970X scores 63/100, Ryzen 5 5500 scores 40/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X or Ryzen 5 5500 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 Threadripper 7970X or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger pick at 63/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 7 9800X3DRyzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 7 7800X3DRyzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 7 9700XRyzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 7 7700XRyzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 9 9900XRyzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ultra 7 265KFRyzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 7 9850X3DRyzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 9 9900X3DRyzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 9 9950X3DRyzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 5 7600XRyzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ultra 5 245KRyzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ultra 7 270K PlusRyzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 5 8500GRyzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 5 5600Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 3 4100Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ultra 5 225Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 5 7500X3DRyzen Threadripper 7970X vs i5-4590SRyzen Threadripper 7970X vs i5-4590Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs i5-4570Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 5 3500XRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 7 9800X3DRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3DRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 7 9700XRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 7 7700XRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 9 9900XRyzen 5 5500 vs Ultra 7 265KFRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 7 9850X3DRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 9 9900X3DRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 9 9950X3DRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 5 7600XRyzen 5 5500 vs Ultra 5 245KRyzen 5 5500 vs Ultra 7 270K PlusRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 5 8500GRyzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 5 5600Ryzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 3 4100Ryzen 5 5500 vs Ultra 5 225Ryzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 5 7500X3DRyzen 5 5500 vs i5-4590SRyzen 5 5500 vs i5-4590Ryzen 5 5500 vs i5-4570Ryzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen 5 3500X