Ryzen 7 5800X vs Pentium 1403
Ryzen 7 5800X
Pentium 1403
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800X
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 1403
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800X | Pentium 1403 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800X | Pentium 1403 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 5800X and Pentium 1403
Ryzen 7 5800X
The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.
Pentium 1403
The Pentium 1403 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 5 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,851 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 5800X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Pentium 1403 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Ryzen 7 5800X has 6 more cores. The Ryzen 7 5800X is built on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5800X scores 27,712 against the Pentium 1403's 1,851 — a 175% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X vs 5 MB on the Pentium 1403.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | Pentium 1403 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+300% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+46% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+540% | 5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm-78% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) | — |
| PassMark | 27,712+1397% | 1,851 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800X) / not specified (Pentium 1403). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | Pentium 1403 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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