Ryzen 7 5800XT vs Ryzen 7 2700X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 2700X
2018
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
11.02
Ryzen 7 5800XT
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
18.29
+66%

Ryzen 7 5800XT outperforms Ryzen 7 2700X by an impressive 66% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 7 5800XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking710330
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.3455.45
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7no data
Power efficiency9.9416.50
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date19 April 2018 (6 years ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$329$249

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 5800XT has 494% better value for money than Ryzen 7 2700X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 7 5800XT basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.35 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography12 nm7 nm
Die size192 mm274 mm2
Number of transistors4,800 million4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 7 5800XT compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketAM4AM4
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 7 5800XT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD-V, AES, AVX2, FMA3, SHAno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 7 5800XT are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 7 5800XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR4
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth46.933 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 7 5800XT.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 7 2700X 11.02
Ryzen 7 5800XT 18.29
+66%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 7 2700X 17510
Ryzen 7 5800XT 29054
+65.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.02 18.29
Recency 19 April 2018 31 July 2024
Chip lithography 12 nm 7 nm

Ryzen 7 5800XT has a 66% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, and a 71.4% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 5800XT is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 2700X in performance tests.


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