Ryzen 7 5700X

Ryzen 7 5700X Specifications

The Ryzen 7 5700X is built on the Zen 3 Vermeer architecture and manufactured using the 7 nm process. It is compatible with the AM4 socket and supports DDR4 memory with speeds of up to 3200 MT/s. This processor features 8 performance cores operating at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz , and includes 16 threads. It also comes equipped with 4 MB of L2 cache and 32 MB of L3 cache.

This CPU has a low base TDP of 65 W and a maximum TDP of 88 W. Stock CPU coolers are generally adequate as long as overclocking is not applied. It is a good fit for compact systems where heat dissipation is a concern.

This CPU does not include integrated graphics. A discrete graphics card is required for display output.

Ryzen 7 5700X Application Performance and Gaming Benchmark Analysis

Ryzen 7 5700X is an entry-level CPU, achieving a relative application performance score of 38.29% of the best possible desktop CPU performance. This CPU handles daily computing, coding, light gaming, productivity, and basic multitasking. Due to its lower relative application performance, it is not recommended for heavy workloads or professional-grade applications.

In terms of productivity value, Ryzen 7 5700X offers excellent performance per dollar, achieving 83.5% efficiency relative to the best possible CPU in the application performance-per-price category. It is an excellent choice for users seeking a cost-effective solution.

Ryzen 7 5700X is an entry-level gaming CPU, achieving a relative gaming performance score at 1080p resolution of 62.18% of the best possible desktop CPU gaming performance. While gaming performance is limited when paired with top-tier graphics cards, such pairings are uncommon in this category. When combined with an appropriate entry-level GPU, this CPU does not cause significant performance loss, as the GPU generally becomes the primary limiting factor.

The gaming performance-per-price ratio of Ryzen 7 5700X is 74.8%. This places it in the mid-value category, making it suitable for average gaming builds aiming to strike a good balance between performance and cost.