CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs AMD Ryzen 5 7500F

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 21.0%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows superior performance with a 38.3% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
237th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs16th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs71st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 5 7500F

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2023
Market Position
414th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs155th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs139th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9700X
4,652
7500F
3,846

Multi-Thread Performance

9700X
37,308
7500F
26,973

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs AMD Ryzen 5 7500F

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
9700X
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
7500F
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core Processor
9700X
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 6-Core Processor
7500F
⚡Base Clock
3.8 GHz
9700X
3.7 GHz
7500F
🚀Turbo Clock
5.5 GHz
9700X
5.0 GHz
7500F
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9700X
6 Threads: 12
7500F
🔌Socket
AM5
9700X
AM5 (LGA 1718)
7500F
⚡TDP
65 W
9700X
65 W
7500F
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9700X
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
7500F

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and AMD Ryzen 5 7500F compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F drawing more power under load (65W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.