Ryzen 5 5500X3D Achieves 13% Increased Multi-Core Performance Over Non-X3D Version in Geekbench Benchmark

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, a budget-friendly processor from the Zen 3 family, is impressing users with its results in synthetic tests such as Geekbench. However, its gaming performance remains to be evaluated.

Performance Insights from Geekbench 6.4: Ryzen 5 5500X3D vs. Ryzen 5 5500

The recent evaluation of the Ryzen 5 5500X3D marks its debut in Geekbench 6.4, showcasing its capabilities following its launch in June. While its availability is currently limited, preliminary data indicates promising performance metrics derived from various benchmarking platforms. Earlier evaluations at PassMark revealed that this CPU excels in multi-threaded workloads compared to its predecessor, the Ryzen 5 5500. The latest Geekbench scores further validate this trend.

Benchmark results for Ryzen 5 5500X3D in Geekbench.

While Geekbench scores should be interpreted with caution, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D offers compelling performance. Recent benchmarks conducted on a Linux operating system revealed scores of 1, 936 in single-core and 9, 292 in multi-core tasks. Compared to a recent test of the non-X3D Ryzen 5 5500, the newer model surpassed its predecessor by nearly 13%, a significant improvement over the 6% advantage noted in PassMark scores.

Comparison of Geekbench 6.4 scores between Ryzen 5 5500X3D and 5500. — Comparative analysis of Ryzen 5 5500X3D and Ryzen 5 5500 in Geekbench 6.4 results.

Interestingly, the single-core performance of the Ryzen 5 5500X3D matches that of the Ryzen 5 5500, even with its lower base and boost clock speeds. This suggests a clever design choice where the CPU’s architecture allows for enhanced multi-core efficiency, likely influenced by its larger cache size. In fact, the Geekbench measurements indicate a base frequency of 4.27 GHz, with a boost clock peaking at around 4.0 GHz. This indicates the potential for overclocking under specific configurations, especially through Precision Boost Overdrive 2 (PBO2) or Base Clock (BCLK) adjustments.

Despite the promising results on synthetic benchmarks, real-world gaming performance remains untested. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D boasts a significantly larger L3 cache—96 MB compared to 16 MB for the Ryzen 5 5500—likely contributing to enhanced gaming performance. Additionally, it can operate at higher wattages, which could explain its superior benchmark results.

For those considering a budget gaming processor, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D appears to be a strong candidate. However, its current distribution is primarily limited to Latin America, and it remains unclear when or if AMD will broaden its availability to other markets.

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