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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

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.

  • 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
  • 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.

Scorehelp

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X ranks 23 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 26 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 52 more threads.

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.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 5500 draws 285W less power.

sTR5
Sockethelp
AM4
Storm Peak
Codenamehelp
Cezanne
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
5200 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently 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.

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