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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is quite a bit faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X 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

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen Z1 Extreme ranks 24 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen Z1 Extreme has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen Z1 Extreme has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 16 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen Z1 Extreme boosts 24% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen Z1 Extreme draws 50W less power.

FP8
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AM4
Phoenix
Codenamehelp
Matisse
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Radeon 780M
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No Integrated Graphics
5600 MHz (DDR5)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Z1 Extreme or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen Z1 Extreme. It's 76% faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games, scoring 58/100 vs 33/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen Z1 Extreme than Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
76% 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 Z1 Extreme or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen Z1 Extreme worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 58/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Z1 Extreme scores 58/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 33/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Z1 Extreme or Ryzen 5 3500X 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 Z1 Extreme or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is the stronger pick at 58/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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