Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Ryzen 5 PRO 220
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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 7800X3D
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Ryzen 5 PRO 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Ryzen 5 PRO 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ 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 7800X3D and Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.
Ryzen 5 PRO 220
The Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,889 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 220's 19,889 — a 53.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 220.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Ryzen 5 PRO 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+2% | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+38% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB (total)+500% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 6 MB+500% |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm-20% |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 34,293+72% | 19,889 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,700 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses FP7/FP7r2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Ryzen 5 PRO 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FP7/FP7r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 220). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Ryzen 5 PRO 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched at $449 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 debuted at $0. At current prices ($384 vs $0), the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is $384 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Ryzen 5 PRO 220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $384 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 89.3 | — |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2025 |
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