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AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D

Explore AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
6.9/ 10
Technical rating

Good

AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a Desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 3 GHz and boosts up to 4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 20332 and a single-thread rating of 2939. Its stated TDP is 105 W.

CPU Mark20,332
422 samples
Single Thread2,939
Overall rank#1,019
of 6,054
Reference price$224.49

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Good
6.9Good

AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a Desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 3 GHz and boosts up to 4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 20332 and a single-thread rating of 2939. Its stated TDP is 105 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a Desktop released in 2025. Recorded specifications include 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 4.00 GHz turbo, a 105 W reference TDP, a 20,332 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 20,332 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,939 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket AM4. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 105 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D specifications?

The main recorded details are 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 4.00 GHz turbo, a 105 W reference TDP, a 20,332 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D?

Start with AM4 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D use?

The recorded reference TDP is 105 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Core i5-14400TIntel20,386 points
02AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3DThis CPU20,332 points
03Intel Core i5-12490FIntel20,315 points
04AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GAMD20,285 points
05AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GAMD20,281 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GAMD3,829 points
02Intel Core i5-12490FIntel3,687 points
03Intel Core i5-14400TIntel3,509 points
04AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GAMD3,231 points
05AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3DThis CPU2,939 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core i5-14400TIntel582.5 Mark/W
02Intel Core i5-12490FIntel312.5 Mark/W
03AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GAMD312.1 Mark/W
04AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GAMD312.0 Mark/W
05AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3DThis CPU193.6 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
229,922.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
13,939.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
15,912.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
170.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
34,485.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
59,896.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
2,277.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
23,659.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2025
SocketAM4
Cores / threads6 / 12
Base clock3.00 GHz
Max turbo4.00 GHz
TDP105 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I6 x 32 KB
L1D6 x 32 KB
L26 x 512 KB
L396 MB