AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
We're less drawn to the Ryzen 7 5700X for those who aren't already invested in AM4. It's certainly a great gaming CPU, but there's no real advantage that would see me pick it over the 12700F. Outside of gaming, the 12700F is also a much more powerful CPU as those four E-cores work wonders for core-heavy productivity workloads.
- As reviewed by TechSpot on Jul 2022
8
Cores
16
Threads
3.4 GHz
Base Clock
4.6 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket AM4
Socket
65 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
$212
Price
Release date:Apr 4, 2022Price at Launch:$299
Cores:8Threads:16
Base Clock:3.4 GHzBoost Clock:4.6 GHz
Type:DesktopMultithreading:Yes
L2 Cache:4 MBL3 Cache:32 MB
Box Cooler:NoTDP:65 W
Socket:Socket AM4Memory Support:DDR4‑3200
Codename:Vermeer (Zen 3)Process Size:7 nm
Integrated Graphics:NoNPU:No
PCIe Support:PCIe 4.0, 20 Lanes
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
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AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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All benchmark data reflects aggregated results from dozens of tests conducted in TechSpot’s labs and compiled from our full library of CPU reviews. Single-core productivity scores are based primarily on Cinebench and Adobe Photoshop workloads. Multi-core results draw from Cinebench, Blender, Corona Benchmark, 7-Zip, Adobe Premiere Pro, and shader compilation tests. CPU gaming benchmarks are all 1080p runs (explainer) as published on TechSpot.

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X pricing

Last 6 months
Price Date
Current $212 Dec 15, 2025
Highest* $225 Mar 10, 2025
Lowest* $125 Apr 15, 2025
Average $164
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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Reviews and Ratings

79

Average Score

Based on 7 reviews

9.6

User Score

Based on 8,738 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Excellent performance
  • Better value than Ryzen 7 5800X
  • Compatible with AM4 motherboards
  • 65-watt TDP
  • Excellent gaming performance
  • PCIe 4.0 support (unlike Ryzen 7 5000G Series)

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Falls behind the more affordable Core i5-12600K
  • CPU cooler not included
  • No integrated graphics
85

AMD's newly released Ryzen 7 5700X3D, while technically new, is not entirely so. What we have here is binned silicon that couldn't be sold as a 5800X3D since it didn't meet the clock specifications. But instead of throwing it away, AMD has cut it down...

By TechSpot on

We're less drawn to the Ryzen 7 5700X for those who aren't already invested in AM4. It's certainly a great gaming CPU, but there's no real advantage that would see me pick it over the 12700F. Outside of gaming, the 12700F is also a much more powerful CPU as those four E-cores work wonders for core-heavy productivity workloads.

By TechSpot on
88

It might be just a Ryzen 7 5800X3D with slower clocks, but you're still getting great gaming performance for a lot less money. As an AM4 upgrade, it's the sensible...

By PC Gamer on
67

If this had launched as part of the original Zen 3 lineup it would have been a great mainstream CPU. Today though, there are simply better options out there.

By PCGamer on
90

The strongest competitor to the Ryzen 7 5700X is no doubt the Intel Alder Lake Core i5-12600K. While it technically only has six big cores and four E-cores, overall performance is really good in both gaming and apps, better than the Ryzen 7 5700X at a few dollars less. Intel's platform cost is a bit higher, but I still feel like a lot of people will end up picking the Alder Lake configuration because AMD isn't the clear winner in this matchup.

By TechPowerUp on
70

This grab bag of various tests finds the Ryzen 7 5700X exhibiting much the same performance trend as we've seen throughout this round of testing — after tuning, it is essentially the same as the Ryzen 7 5800X. That would be a bit more encouraging if, outside of decompression/compression and cryptography, the Core i5-12600K didn't outperform both Ryzen 7 models in the majority of these workloads.

By Tom's Hardware on
70

Whilst the 5700X stands up on it’s own, it brings little value over the 5600X in this day and age, and as we have mentioned before, it struggles to find it’s place in the market and feels somewhat unremarkable. It feels like it’s simply there to bridge a gap in the market, not be a serious contender.

By PCGuide on
80

With performance rivaling the Ryzen 7 5800X at a lower price, AMD's Ryzen 7 5700X is arguably the best value in the Ryzen 7 5000 series, but it can't quite stand up to Intel's new "Alder Lake" processors.

By PCMag on

AMD managed to get great value out of the Ryzen 7 5700X. Gaming performance is great, almost catching up the 12700K. The 299$ USD price tag makes it a much better value, especially when you consider the price of B550 boards with it.

By Cultist Network on

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