AMD Introduces Ryzen 5 7500X3D, Its New Cheapest X3D Processor
AMD has ushered in a new desktop processor into the Ryzen 7000 series with the Ryzen 5 7500X3D, which brings 3D V-Cache technology within reach for a more affordable price tag. This CPU sees itself targeted at giving budget-conscious builders on the AM5 platform a new option for gaming performance.
Core specifications of the Ryzen 5 7500X3D
The processor is manufactured on the Zen 4 architecture and thus has the classic stacked L3 cache of the X3D breed. Some key technical specifications are given below:
- Cores/Threads: 6 Cores/12 Threads
- Max Boost Clock: Up to 4.5 GHz
- Base Clock: 4.0 GHz
- L3 Cache: 96 MB
- Default TDP: 65W
- CPU Socket: AM5
- Supported Memory: DDR5
- Integrated Graphic: AMD Radeon Graphics (2 Cores)
- PCI Express Version: PCIe 5.0
The processor utilizes TSMC's 5nm FinFET technology for its CPU cores and requires AM5 socket-compatible motherboards with A620, B650, X670, B840, B850, X870, or X870E chipsets. A thermal solution is absent from its package list and liquid cooling is suggested in terms of getting the best performance.
Gaming Performance
Performance data shows that the Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a huge gaming advantage compared to the Core Ultra 245KF . In detail, the performance gap is as follows:
- 13% Higher (averaged out) in AAA Titles: Black Myth Wukong, Red Dead Redemption 2, Forza Horizon 5, and Baldur's Gate 3.
- 22% Higher (averaged out) in E-Sports: Valorant, League of Legends, Rainbow Six: Siege, Counter Strike 2, and DOTA 2.
and shows that the Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a decent gaming advantage compared to the i5 14600k . In detail, the performance gap is as follows:
- 8% Higher (averaged out) in AAA Titles: Black Myth Wukong, Red Dead Redemption 2, Forza Horizon 5, and Baldur's Gate 3.
- 12% Higher (averaged out) in E-Sports: Valorant, League of Legends, Rainbow Six: Siege, Counter Strike 2, and DOTA 2.
Price and Availability
The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is priced at 269 dollars, confirming its position as the cheapest X3D processor in existence on the market upon the time of its announcement. The official launch date has been set for November 12, 2025.
