In the following article, we’ll be providing you with an in-depth analysis of the latest gaming-focused processor from AMD, which is the Ryzen 7 5700X3D.
Subsequently, we’ll also discuss whether AM4-based CPUs are still worth it in 2024.
We will also compare the Ryzen 7 5700X3D with other latest generation processors from both the CPU giants, i.e., Intel and AMD.
- Introduction
- Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: Launch
- Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: Overview
- Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: Specifications
- Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: What is 3D V-Cache?
- Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: Performance
- Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: Overclocking
- Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: Power & Thermal Efficiency
- Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: Compatibility
- Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: Is AM4 worth it in 2024?
- Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: Comparisons
- Hardware Metric’s Take
Introduction
In 2024, as hinted above, there are two primary manufacturers of processors around the world; Intel and AMD. Both brands produce a vast variety of processors for a multitude of purposes.
Intel typically manufactures processors for all ranges of the budget spectrum, and are suitable for a wide range of applications.
Intel exhibited dominant market share in the past two decades, but the company has been facing stiff competition in the form of AMD’s Ryzen lineup of CPUs.
Speaking of AMD, they manufacture chips that are more focused on providing the user with a great gaming experience, among other general-purpose and productivity-based applications.
Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: Launch
The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the latest CPU (Central Processing Unit) launched by AMD, which belongs to AMD’s Ryzen™ Processor family.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D was announced on 8th January 2024 and was scheduled to hit the markets on 31st January 2024.
Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: Overview
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is based on the older AM4 socket, which was released in the last quarter of 2016, but still going strong.
For those of you who are wondering whether the AM4 platform is still worth it in 2024, fret not, we’ll be discussing that in detail towards the later segments of this article.
For now, let’s analyse the hardware-based specifications of the brand-new Ryzen 7 5700X3D.
Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: Specifications
The sub-headings explained below should aid you with regards to evaluating the technical prowess of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D in 2024.
Core & Thread Count:
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D processor contains 8 logical cores and 16 threads.
Although the number of cores is a little less as compared to the other CPUs from Intel, it is essential to note that this CPU has an APU built-in, that can be easily placed on the last-generation AM4 socket.
In other words, people having previous generation motherboards (AMD 500-Series Chipsets and below) can easily upgrade to this CPU.
Cache Size
Caches are temporary memory units present within any CPU, they are also called registers.
They are a form of storage that is extremely fast and are only meant to hold small amounts of vital data while the other data is currently being processed by the CPU.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D contains a total of 100 MB of cache, that is divided into three levels of cache; L1 Cache comprised 512KB, L2 Cache contains 4MB, and L3 Cache consists of 96MB of cache.
Clock Speed
The Clock Speed is the internal frequency at which a processor executes its instructions.
In today’s latest generation processors, these clock frequencies are limited by the manufacturer so as to ensure that the processor can perform safely for extended periods of time, they are known as Base Clock Frequencies.
These frequencies can later be overclocked so that maximum performance can be achieved from the processor and they are known as Maximum or Turbo Boost Frequencies.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has a Base Clock frequency of 3.0 GHz and a Turbo Boost Clock frequency of up to 4.1 GHz.
Manufacturing Process and Die Size
The manufacturing process indicates the size of transistors on any CPU, which basically affects power, efficiency, and heat generation.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Chip is manufactured by the TSMC foundry.
The manufacturing process of AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is 7nm and the Die size is of 74mm2.
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
Thermal Design Power is a crucial aspect to be taken into consideration when designing any processor.
It basically represents the maximum amount of heat that a processor can generate under strenuous workloads.
The importance of TDP is correlated to the impact that it will have on the overall system’s power consumption, cooling requirements and overall performance.
The default TDP of AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is 105W. That said, AMD does not include a stock cooling solution.
As such, prospective buyers will need to purchase an aftermarket CPU Cooler in the form of a high-performance Air Cooler or 120mm/240mm/360mm AIO (All-in-One).
Architecture
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D belongs to the Ryzen 5000 Series family, the codename for which is ‘Vermeer’, based on the ‘Zen 3’ architecture.
As such, the Ryzen 5700X3D can support DDR4 RAM with a base speed of 3200MT/s.
It also supports dual-channel memory along with ECC (Error Correction Code) memory, and can support PCIe Gen 4 when it comes to storage.
Of course, let’s not forget the fact that the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is built upon the brand’s proprietary 3D V-Cache platform, which undoubtedly gives it the edge over Intel-based CPUs when it comes to real-world gaming performance.
Integrated GPU (iGPU)
An Integrated Graphical Processing Unit (iGPU), also known as a built-in GPU, is present within a processor’s housing and shares the system’s RAM instead of having its own dedicated video memory (VRAM).
An iGPU is meant to handle elementary tasks like image rendering and video playback, which, in turn, eliminates the need of having a dedicated GPU, although an external GPU is required when performing complex tasks such as gaming and video rendering, as the iGPU inside most processors is very limited when it comes to performance.
Unfortunately, as the seasoned portion of our audience might know already, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D does not include an integrated graphics processor unit (iGPU), hence, a separately sold GPU will be required.
Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: What is 3D V-Cache?
AMD X3D/3D V-Cache is a new technology introduced by Team Red that basically stacks up additional layers of cache on top of the existing one, meaning that it can deliver far better and higher performance due to essentially doubling the level of cache.
They are mostly layered on top of the L3 cache. The L3 cache is the slowest level of cache inside of your CPU, and has the largest storage, and is also situated farther away from the CPU, resulting in its lower efficiency.
How does 3D V-Cache work?
By doubling the L3 cache, it allows you to have a more expansive L3 cache, thus 3D V-Cache allows the processor to distribute and store more instructions, meaning less use of external RAM resulting in a faster execution of existing tasks, which ultimately translates to swifter gaming performance.
Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: Performance
When it comes to performance the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU performs surprisingly well as compared to its predecessor, Ryzen 7 5700X, this is partly because of the addition of the 3D-V cache technology, that allows it to produce better benchmark scores especially when it comes to multiple core processing, then its previous generation, that too while utilizing the same AM4 socket
Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: Overclocking
Overclocking is a procedure thanks to which we can increase the speed at which a Processor works to perform various calculations.
In other words, overclocking allows allows us to extract the maximum performance potential from our CPU.
At stock settings, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, when fully overclocked, can deliver a maximum Turbo Frequency of up to 4.1GHz.
However, due to AMD’s limitations, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D cannot be manually overclocked beyond 4.1 GHz, despite using the AMD Ryzen Master Utility software, simply because of the limitations that come with the 3D V-Cache architecture, and so as to preserve the CPU’s performance integrity.
Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: Power & Thermal Efficiency
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a sufficiently power-hungry processor that means you may need to change your power supply in order to facilitate its power and voltage requirements.
The default TDP (Thermal Design Power) of Ryzen 7 5700X3D is of 105w according to AMD’s website, although the PPT (Package Power Tracking) can go up-to 142W.
For reference, the PPT refers to the amount of power supplied from the motherboard to the CPU socket, not the actual CPU itself whereas the TDP figure corresponds to the actual power being delivered to the CPU itself.
Let’s not forget that the Ryzen 7 5700X3D sports a maximum temperature of 90°C, which means you’ll need to spend a substantial amount of money on an adequate CPU Cooler as previously stated in this article.
Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: Compatibility
Compatibility-wise, AMD went a little ahead of the competition this time by releasing a brand new processor that is complementary to its previous-generation AM4 CPU Socket, thereby guaranteeing the future-proofing of the almost 8-year-old platform.
Speaking of which, AM4 is a PGA (Pin Grid Array) microprocessor socket that is typically used by AMD CPUs (ranging from the Athlon X4 Series to the Ryzen 1000, 2000, 3000, and 5000 Series).
The AM4 CPU Socket is built on the basis of Zen (including Zen+, Zen 2 and Zen 3) and Excavator microarchitectures.
Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: Is AM4 worth it in 2024?
The release of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D has only strengthened the AM4 Socket’s future prospects.
Boasting a count of 8 cores along with 16 threads, bolstered with AMD’s brilliant 3D V-Cache technology, the AM4 CPU Socket in the form of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D is definitely worth it in 2024.
That being said, AM4 lacks PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 support, making it a little less future-proof, but PCIe 4.0 and DDR4 are quite capable of holding their own for a couple more years.
With respect to price points, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D launched at an MSRP of $250.
Fortunately, you shouldn’t encounter any hiccups when it comes to sourcing the 5700X3D for its launch price, and with some luck, you might even be able to get your hands on some combo (CPU + Motherboard) deals from global retailers alike Amazon, Newegg, Best Buy, and Microcenter, to name a few.
Thus, if you don’t want to overspend with regards to replacing your entire motherboard for an AM5 Socket along with (relatively) expensive DDR5 Memory, AM4 will still provide you the best bang for your buck in 2024.
Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: Comparisons
Eager to find out how the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D compares to similar offerings, both from AMD’s own lineup of CPUs as well as equivalently-specced processors from Intel?
Guess what, we were infected by the same curiosity as you, so we’ve taken the painstaking trouble of pitting the Ryzen 7 5700X3D against all the popular CPUs in its weight-class, keeping in mind each processor’s real-world performance as well as its relative affordability.
Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Core i5-13600K
Here, the Intel Core i5-13600K emerges as the superior CPU owing to the better hardware, i.e., a total of 14 cores and 20 threads, which gives it the upper hand in terms of gaming performance in contrast to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D with its 8 cores and 16 threads.
With regards to theoretical performance, the average Geekbench scores of Intel Core i5-13600K are 2,662 (single-core) and 16,607 (multi-core), while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has average benchmark scores of 2,010 (single-core) and 10,235 (multi-core).
Both of these processors have a $50 price difference as the Intel Core i5-13600K is available for about $300 and whereabouts in 2024 in comparison to the Ryzen 7 5700X3D which has just launched for $250.
Nevertheless, if you can afford to spare the extra dough, it would be advisable to splurge on the Core i5-13600K and build an Intel-based rig as the performance differential is quite substantial, not to forget, the Core i5-13600K also comes with an iGPU in the form of the UHD 770 Graphics.
Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Core i5-13600KF
The Intel Core i5-13600KF is nearly identical to the Core i5-13600K discussed above, save for the fact that it does not come with an iGPU built-in, as the name suggests.
Speaking of the nomenclature, the “K” in the i5-13600KF refers to the fact that the CPU is unlocked for overclocking, and the “F” signifies the lack of an iGPU (integrated Graphical processing Unit).
Nevertheless, the i5-13600KF is ever-so-slightly faster in terms of Geekbench scores, with single-core and multi-core scores of 2,739 and 15,397, respectively speaking.
The Intel Core i5-13600KF is currently available for about $285 (slightly cheaper than the i5-13600K since it doesn’t comprise an iGPU), which translates to a $35 price premium over the Ryzen 7 5700X3D.
Even so, it’s a no-brainer. If you’ve got the money, the answer’s still Intel, all the way up.
Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Core i7-13700K
Here’s where things get a bit interesting. On paper, the Intel Core i7-13700K outshines the Ryzen 7 5700X3D in just about every way with its 16 cores, 24 threads, and UHD 770 iGPU.
On top of that, the average Geekbench single-core and multi-core scores of Intel Core i7-13700K are 2,895 and 17,937, respectively.
Unfortunately for Intel, the Core i7-13700K’s real-time pricing sits around $370 currently, stretching the price differential to $120 in opposition to the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, which makes AMD’s offering a better option in this scenario as far as the value-to-money proposition is concerned.
Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Ryzen 7 5700X
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X trumps the 5700X3D with Base and Turbo Clocks ranging from 3.4 GHz to 4.6 GHz, and delivers Geekbench scores of 2,163 and 9,518 for single-core and multi-core performance, which paves the way for an interesting dilemma.
According to our analysis, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D offers anywhere between 10-40% improved gaming performance under real-world conditions, but when it comes to productivity-based workflows, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D will perform equivalently to the Ryzen 7 5700X, if not slightly worse, courtesy of the slower Clock Speeds.
To further complicate the purchase decision, the Ryzen 7 5700X is available for about $180, i.e., $70 cheaper than the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, so potential buyers will have to contemplate as to whether they should prioritise the boost in gaming performance for $70.
Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Ryzen 7 5800X3D
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D (having the same 8 cores and 16 threads as the 5800X3D) produces slightly higher single-core and multi-core Geekbench scores of 2,206 and 12,365, respectively speaking, partly due to slightly higher Base and Turbo Frequencies of 3.4 GHz and 4.5 GHz.
Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average score of 2,206 on single core and an average score of 12,365 on multi-core. Whereas, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 2,010 on single core and 10,235 on multi-core.
However, when it comes to gaming performance, the difference is almost negligible, with a maximum performance differential of 10-20% in select titles, and with the Ryzen 7 5800X3D being priced slightly upwards of $300, we’d advise users to save money and go for the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, and rather invest the savings in faster RAM or an upgraded GPU.
Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D
It isn’t even a comparison. Sporting identical 8 cores and 16 threads, but with higher Base and Turbo Clock Speeds of 4.2 GHz and 5.0 GHz, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses its Zen 4 architecture and AM5 CPU Socket to output single-core and multi-core Geekbench scores of 2,689 and 15,358.
As far as real-world gaming performance is concerned, the Ryzen 7 7800x3D will deliver anywhere between 30-60% higher performance in all latest-generation gaming titles.
However, that performance doesn’t come cheap, with the Ryzen 7 7800X3D going for $370, not to mention, the more expensive components users will have to purchase for an AM5-based CPU, such as DDR5 Memory along with a high-performance CPU Cooler
Ultimately, the decision boils down to whether prospective buyers think the enhanced gaming performance justifies the $120 price premium.
Notwithstanding, if you have the budget, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains the best gaming CPU in 2024
Hardware Metric’s Take
AM4 continues to live on.
The Ryzen 7 5700X3D with a launch price of $250 poses a compelling bargain, taking into consideration the fact that we won’t need DDR5 RAM or new AM5-based motherboards, both of which are comparatively pricey.
If prospective buyers can afford to up the ante, they’d be well-advised to go with an Intel Core i5-13600KF as it offers substantially better gaming performance along with faster productivity-based workflow execution, making it the choice of CPU from an all-rounded perspective, although complementary Intel Motherboards won’t come cheap.
For those of you who are on a tight budget, and want to live out the last few years of AM4 in glory, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D review in 2024 concludes that AMD’s new offering boasts the best gaming performance for $250, while being paired with DDR4 RAM and AM4-based Motherboards that are going down in price with every passing day.
What a time to be alive.
