AMD · Ryzen

Ryzen 7 5700X

Released April 2022

A 8-core Zen 3 desktop processor for AM4 with DDR4 memory.

Cores: 8/16
Boost: 4.6 GHz
L3: 32 MB
Power: 65 W
Socket: AM4

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What reviewers say

Practical eight-core AM4 upgrade with modest stock power use and gaming near the 5800X. Heavy work is restrained by stock power limits; tuning narrows the gap. Intel Alder Lake offered better new-build value and productivity performance at launch.

From kitguru.net, pcgamer.com and techspot.com

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base clock: 3.4 GHz
Boost clock: 4.6 GHz
L3 cache: 32 MB
Cores: Zen 3; Vermeer; 2 package dies; simultaneous multithreading
Clocks: Precision Boost 2; unlocked for overclocking
Cache: L1 512 KB; L2 4 MB; L3 32 MB

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics: No
Graphics: No integrated graphics; a separate graphics card is required

Platform

Socket: AM4
Base power: 65 W
Unlocked: Yes
Cooler in the box: No
Memory support: DDR4 UDIMM; 2 memory channels; maximum 128 GB; ECC requires motherboard support. 2 single- or dual-rank DIMMs: DDR4-3200; 4 single-rank DIMMs: DDR4-2933; 4 dual-rank DIMMs: DDR4-2667
PCIe: PCIe 4.0; 24 native lanes, 20 usable; 4 native USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and 2 SATA ports
Chipsets: X570, X470, X370, B550, B450, B350 and A520
Process: TSMC 7nm FinFET CPU cores; GlobalFoundries 12nm I/O die; CPU compute die 74 mm², I/O die 125 mm²
Cooler: Not included; Tjmax 90°C

Pros and cons

Pros

8 cores with simultaneous multithreading
65 W default TDP
Works with DDR4 memory

Cons

Requires a separate graphics card
CPU cooler sold separately
No PCIe 5.0 support

Closest rivals

Model	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
AMDRyzen 7 5700	8/16	4.6 GHz	16 MB	65 W	AM4	Apr 2022
IntelCore i5-12400F	6/12	4.4 GHz	18 MB	65 W	LGA1700	Jan 2022
AMDRyzen 7 5700G	8/16	4.6 GHz	16 MB	65 W	AM4	Apr 2021

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