AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Intel Core i5-3550

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Performance
Ryzen 7 7800X3D400% better
32,94789% of 36,991
Core i5-3550
6,59318% of 36,991

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 400% better performance than the Core i5-3550 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 7 7800X3D116% better
73.3860% of 121.53
Core i5-3550
33.9828% of 121.53

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 116% better value for the money than the Core i5-3550 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q1 2023 with a suggested retail price of $449. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 7 lineup, which is based on the Zen 4 microarchitecture. The 7800X3D is compatible with AMD Socket AM5 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Graphics integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 96 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 4.2 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon Graphics. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has the 3rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 89.07% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 32,947 score and $449 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 73.38. This is the 19th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Core i5-3550 CPU

The Intel Core i5-3550 is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q2 2012 with a suggested retail price of $194. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Ivy Bridge microarchitecture. The i5-3550 is compatible with Intel Socket 1155 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 2500 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-3550 supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-3550 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 6 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-3550 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.3 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.7 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-3550 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 2500. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i5-3550 has the 360th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 17.82% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 6,593 score and $194 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 33.98. This is the 107th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRyzen 7 7800X3DCore i5-3550
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesRyzen 7Core i5
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2023Q2 2012
Launch Price (MSRP)$449$194
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 7 7800X3D400% better
32,94789% of 36,991
Core i5-3550
6,59318% of 36,991

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 400% better performance than the Core i5-3550 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is ranked 3rd with a score of 32,947, and the Core i5-3550 is ranked 360th with a score of 6,593.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 7 7800X3D116% better
73.3860% of 121.53
Core i5-3550
33.9828% of 121.53

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 116% better value for the money than the Core i5-3550 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is ranked 19th with a performance per dollar of 73.38, and the Core i5-3550 is ranked 107th with a performance per dollar of 33.98.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 7 7800X3D or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Ryzen 9 7950X3D36,991+12%
Ryzen 9 7950X35,243+7%
Ryzen 7 7800X3D32,947
Core i7-14700K32,336-2%
Core i5-14600K31,641-4%
FX-83507,230-78%
Ryzen 3 2200G6,805-79%
Core i5-35506,593-80%
Ryzen 3 1300X6,579-80%
Core i5-2500K6,571-80%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 7 7800X3D or
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-1270077.43+6%
Core i7-13700K76.32+4%
Ryzen 7 7800X3D73.38
Core i7-12700F73.3-0%
Core i7-1370069.98-5%
Core i5-640034.52-53%
Core i7-377034.18-53%
Core i5-355033.98-54%
Core i7-6700K33.12-55%
Core i7-670032.45-56%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkRyzen 7 7800X3DCore i5-3550
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
32,947
(+399.73%)
6,593
3DMark Time Spy CPU
11,975
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
2,878.5
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Cinebench R15 Single-Core
281.5
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Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
14,288
(+646.5%)
1,914
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
2,634
(+310.92%)
641
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
34,298
(+613.65%)
4,806
CPU Mark Single-Thread
3,753
(+88.12%)
1,995
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecRyzen 7 7800X3DCore i5-3550
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryTSMCIntel
Process Size5 nm22 nm
Transistors11,270 million1,400 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecRyzen 7 7800X3DCore i5-3550
SeriesRyzen 7Core i5
MicroarchitectureZen 4Ivy Bridge
CodenameRaphaelIvy Bridge
Memory SupportDDR5DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryYesNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 7 7800X3DCore i5-3550
Cores84
Threads164
Clock Speed4.2 GHz3.3 GHz
Turbo Clock5.0 GHz3.7 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier42.0x33.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 7 7800X3DCore i5-3550
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1 MB256 KB
L3 Cache96 MB6 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecRyzen 7 7800X3DCore i5-3550
SocketAMD Socket AM5Intel Socket 1155
PCI ExpressPCIe 5.0 x24PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)120 W77 W
Package Power Tracking (PPT)162 W--
Tcase Max61 °C67 °C
TJ Max89 °C67.4 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecRyzen 7 7800X3DCore i5-3550
Integrated GraphicsRadeon GraphicsIntel HD 2500
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, vPro, AES-NI, SIPP

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.