Ryzen 5 5500X3D
AMD
PassMark
20,231
MSRP
$185
AVG Price
$180
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
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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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5500X3D
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Ryzen 5 5500X3D across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Ryzen 5 5500X3D specifications and capabilities.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core / 12-thread processor based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4 GHz from a base frequency of 3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. With a massive 96 MB (total) L3 cache (3D V-Cache technology), this processor has a significant gaming advantage — the large cache drastically reduces memory latency in game engines., plus 512 kB (per core) of L2 cache and 64 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 20,231, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Current Gen generation product.
| Specification | Ryzen 5 5500X3D |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 6C / 12T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 4 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 3 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Vermeer (2020−2025) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 7 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 96 MB (total) |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 512 kB (per core) |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 64 kB (per core) |
| Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor | 74 mm2 |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 20,231 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 5500X3D fits into the AM4 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4 memory.
| Specification | Ryzen 5 5500X3D |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | desktop |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | AM4 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 3.0 |
| RAM TypeSupported memory standard | DDR4 |
| Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers | 1 |
Power & Cooling
The Ryzen 5 5500X3D has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 105 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Ryzen 5 5500X3D |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 105 Watt |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $180 (MSRP: $185), the Ryzen 5 5500X3D delivers 112 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #771 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Ryzen 5 5500X3D |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $185 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $180 |
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $299 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #771 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 5 June 2025 (less than a year ago) |
| Release Year | 2025 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | AMD |
| ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC) | TSMC |
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