CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 5 5500

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in single-threaded performance by up to 37.9%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior performance with a 98.2% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2024

Market Position

214th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs33rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs61st fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2024

Market Position

662nd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs426th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs228th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9800X3D

4,431

5500

3,213

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D

40,043

5500

20,202

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 5 5500

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

9800X3D

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

5500

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor

9800X3D

AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT with Radeon Graphics

5500

⚡Base Clock

4.7 GHz

9800X3D

3.6 GHz

5500

🚀Turbo Clock

5.2 GHz

9800X3D

4.4 GHz

5500

💻Cores/Threads

8 Threads: 16

9800X3D

6 Threads: 12

5500

🔌Socket

AM5

9800X3D

AM4

5500

⚡TDP

120 W

9800X3D

65 W

5500

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 96 MB

9800X3D

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 16 MB

5500

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and AMD Ryzen 5 5500 compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D drawing more power under load (120W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.