Ryzen 7 5700G vs Ryzen 7 5700X
Ryzen 7 5700G
Ryzen 7 5700X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700G
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5700G | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | Similar productivity capacity | Similar productivity capacity |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($160) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5700G | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($160) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) |
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 7 5700G and Ryzen 7 5700X
Ryzen 7 5700G
The Ryzen 7 5700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,360 points. Launch price was $359.
Ryzen 7 5700X
The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 5700G and Ryzen 7 5700X share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700G versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5700G uses the Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5700G scores 24,360 against the Ryzen 7 5700X's 26,609 — a 8.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 14,000 vs 14,000 (0% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,500 vs 2,116, a 34.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,000 vs 9,715 (7.6% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X). L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 5700G vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5700G | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 32 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 24,360 | 26,609+9% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 14,000 | 14,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,500 | 2,116+41% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,000 | 9,715+8% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 24 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 5700G) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 5700X).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5700G | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 24 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The Ryzen 7 5700G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Ryzen 7 5700X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700G targets Gaming, Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700G rivals Core i7-11700; Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5700G | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 8 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Gaming | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 5700G launched at $359 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5700X debuted at $299. At current prices ($160 vs $175), the Ryzen 7 5700G is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 5700G delivers 152.3 pts/$ vs 152.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5700X — making the Ryzen 7 5700G the 0.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5700G | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $359 | $299-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $160-9% | $175 |
| Performance per Dollar | 152.3 | 152.1 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2022 |
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