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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Gaming Performance — The TLDR
Be sure to head to our test setup page for the particulars of our test configurations. Below, you can see the geometric mean of our gaming tests at 1080p and 1440p, with each resolution split into its own separate chart. The first series of charts have the chips tested in overclocked memory/chip configurations, while the second series removes overclocked configurations to simply the results. Per our standard policy, we tested with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 to reduce GPU-imposed bottlenecks as much as possible. Still, differences between test subjects will shrink with less powerful cards or higher resolutions.
The $310 Ryzen 7 5800X3D is one of our favorite chips—it really is an amazing value if you're only interested in gaming, and it's a wonderful upgrade for AMD's existing AM4 platforms. However, the 5800X3D costs 35% more than the $229 Ryzen 7 5700X3D, but the more expensive chip is only 9% faster in 1080p gaming. (The performance delta isn't entirely surprising, as the 5800X3D has a ~10% higher boost clock rate.)
The $229 Ryzen 7 5700X3D is even more impressive compared to the $310 Core i5-14600K, delivering 3% more gaming performance at stock settings. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is also an incredible 30% faster than the stock $230 Core i5-14400, yet these chips are available at the same price point.
The Ryzen 7 5700X3D doesn't officially support overclocking, but crafty motherboard vendors have sidestepped those limitations with BIOS tweaks. Enabling PBO gives us a ~1.5% gain, and enabling memory overclocking confers another slight ~1.5% gain, resulting in a ~3% performance gain overall with very affordable memory and comparatively easy cooling requirements. That makes the Ryzen 7 5700X3D around 23% faster in gaming than the Core i5-14400 configuration with overclocked memory.
Be aware that the 3D V-Cache tech, combined with the older Zen 3 architecture, results in lower performance in productivity apps, as you can see on the following page.
If you're looking for a solid all-rounder that is proficient in both gaming and productivity applications, the $210 Ryzen 5 7600X is a winner. It ties the Core i5-14400 DDR5-6800 configuration at stock settings and provides 14% more performance than the stock Core i5-14400. Flipping on EXPO and Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) brings the 7600X's memory to DDR5-6400 and boosts performance by another 5%. This Zen 4 chips' lower price point represents better value for your dollar than the 14400, and reduced pricing for B650 and DDR5 has drastically improved the Zen 4 proposition. We use the Ryzen 5 7600X as a proxy for the Ryzen 5 7600, which is another option that retails for $190 and is about 3% slower in gaming than the 7600X.
That said, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D is 13% faster at 1080p gaming than the 7600X at stock settings, and 8% faster after overclocking both chips. You'll have to step up to an AM5 platform to use the 7600X, which adds quite a bit of cost over the affordable and plentiful AM4 ecosystem.
If you're only interested in gaming and can accept the shortcomings in productivity apps, or if you're upgrading an existing AM4 system, the 5700X3D is a wonderful option. The deltas in these charts can be slim, and large deltas in individual game titles, like with the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the 5800X3D, impact cumulative measurements. Performance deltas between AMD and Intel chips can vary based on the title (particularly with DDR4 vs. DDR5) and the GPU you use. It's best to make an informed decision based on the types of titles you play most frequently, so be sure to check out the individual tests below.
Borderlands 3 on AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Cyberpunk 2077 on AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
F1 2023 on AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Far Cry 6 on AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Hitman 3 on AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Minecraft on AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2021 on AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Watch Dogs Legion on AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
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