Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U vs Ryzen 7 3700X
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
Ryzen 7 3700X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($140) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+103%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($140) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U and Ryzen 7 3700X
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,213 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 7 3700X
The Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,430 points. Launch price was $329.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 3700X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U uses the Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U scores 14,213 against the Ryzen 7 3700X's 22,430 — a 44.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+57% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 32 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Architecture | Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) | Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 14,213 | 22,430+58% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($180 vs $140), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U delivers 79.0 pts/$ vs 160.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 3700X — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 67.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $140-22% |
| Performance per Dollar | 79.0 | 160.2+103% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2019 |
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