Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z vs Ryzen 5 5500X3D

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

106%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

105%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

104%

#135

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5500X3D

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

105%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

105%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

105%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

105%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

104%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

104%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

104%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

103%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

102%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

102%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

102%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

102%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

101%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

101%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

101%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

100%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

100%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

100%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

100%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

99%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

99%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

99%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

99%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

98%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

98%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

98%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

98%

#162

Core i3-13100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $128

98%

#163

Core i9-10910

MSRP: $488|Avg: $200

95%

#164

Core i5-14600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

95%

#165

Core i5-11500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 5500X3D delivers superior performance across the board. Its 3D V-Cache technology provides a significant advantage in gaming scenarios, while its core configuration delivers 0.7% higher multi-threaded performance.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z	Ryzen 5 5500X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z	Ryzen 5 5500X3D
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5500X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z and Ryzen 5 5500X3D

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 20,084 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

The Ryzen 5 5500X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 June 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,231 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5500X3D offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500X3D — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z uses the Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5500X3D uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z scores 20,084 against the Ryzen 5 5500X3D's 20,231 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 5500X3D. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5500X3D.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z	Ryzen 5 5500X3D
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.75 GHz+19%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	16 MB	96 MB (total)+500%
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	512 kB (per core)
Process	6 nm-14%	7 nm
Architecture	Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	20,084	20,231

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 5500X3D uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.