Ryzen 7 5800X vs Pentium Extreme Edition 955
Ryzen 7 5800X
Pentium Extreme Edition 955
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800X
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Extreme Edition 955
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800X | Pentium Extreme Edition 955 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Presler (2005−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800X | Pentium Extreme Edition 955 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+603%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
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 Extreme Edition 955
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 Extreme Edition 955
The Pentium Extreme Edition 955 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 December 2005 (19 years ago). It is based on the Presler (2005−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.466 GHz, with boost up to 0.47 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,095 points. Launch price was $999.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 5800X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Ryzen 7 5800X has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X versus 0.47 GHz on the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 — a 163.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800X (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.466 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5800X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 uses Presler (2005−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5800X scores 27,712 against the Pentium Extreme Edition 955's 1,095 — a 184.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | Pentium Extreme Edition 955 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+300% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+900% | 0.47 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+10% | 3.466 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm-89% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) | Presler (2005−2007) |
| PassMark | 27,712+2431% | 1,095 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 5800X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | Pentium Extreme Edition 955 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+264% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800X) / not specified (Pentium Extreme Edition 955). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | Pentium Extreme Edition 955 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 5800X launched at $449 MSRP, while the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 debuted at $999. At current prices ($180 vs $50), the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 is $130 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 5800X delivers 154.0 pts/$ vs 21.9 pts/$ for the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 — making the Ryzen 7 5800X the 150.2% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | Pentium Extreme Edition 955 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449-55% | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $50-72% |
| Performance per Dollar | 154.0+603% | 21.9 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2005 |
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