Ryzen 5 3500

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 5 3500

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen 5 3500 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,606 Rank: 412

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
408	Core i9-8950HK	5,616	+0.2%
409	AMD Ryzen 5 1500X	5,615	+0.2%
410	Xeon Gold 5317	5,611	+0.1%
411	Core i7-9700F	5,608	+0%
412	Ryzen 5 3500	5,606
413	Xeon Platinum 8124M	5,601	-0.1%
414	Xeon E5-2689 v4	5,599	-0.1%
415	Xeon E-2124	5,599	-0.1%
416	Core i7-8709G	5,598	-0.1%
417	Xeon E-2136	5,597	-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 5 3500 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,273 Rank: 484

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
480	Xeon E5-1650 v4	5,283	+0.2%
481	Xeon E5-1650 0	5,280	+0.1%
482	Core i7-10870H	5,275	+0%
483	Core i9-10885H	5,274	+0%
484	Ryzen 5 3500	5,273
485	Xeon E5-2630L v4	5,263	-0.2%
486	Ryzen 7 4800U	5,262	-0.2%
487	Xeon D-1559	5,260	-0.2%
488	Xeon D-1567	5,256	-0.3%
489	Core i5-8600K	5,252	-0.4%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 5 3500 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,828 Rank: 344

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
340	Core i9-10900E	5,835	+0.1%
341	Ryzen 5 3600	5,834	+0.1%
342	Xeon Gold 6134M	5,831	+0.1%
343	Xeon W-2150B	5,828	+0%
344	Ryzen 5 3500	5,828
345	Xeon W-3245	5,826	+-0%
346	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X	5,825	-0.1%
347	Core i5-8500B	5,819	-0.2%
348	Xeon E3-1270 v6	5,819	-0.2%
349	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	5,816	-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 3500 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,922 Rank: 425

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
421	Core i7-9700KF	4,929	+0.1%
422	Core i9-9980HK	4,924	+0%
423	Ryzen 7 1700X	4,924	+0%
424	Xeon E5-2680 v2	4,924	+0%
425	Ryzen 5 3500	4,922
426	Xeon E5-2640 v4	4,920	+-0%
427	Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X	4,919	-0.1%
428	Ryzen 7 2700	4,918	-0.1%
429	Xeon W-2135	4,915	-0.1%
430	Xeon Silver 4114	4,915	-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 3500 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,848 Rank: 511

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
507	Xeon E-2276M	4,856	+0.2%
508	Core i7-6850K	4,856	+0.2%
509	Core i7-4960X	4,850	+0%
510	Ryzen 5 3500X	4,848	+0%
511	Ryzen 5 3500	4,848
512	Core Ultra 5 134U	4,848	+0%
513	Ryzen 3 5425U	4,848	+0%
514	Ryzen 5 3400G	4,846	+-0%
515	Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U	4,845	-0.1%
516	Ryzen 5 2500X	4,843	-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 3500 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,986 Rank: 398

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
394	Core i7-8086K	4,993	+0.1%
395	Core i9-10980HK	4,988	+0%
396	Core i5-10600K	4,987	+0%
397	Core i7-9700E	4,987	+0%
398	Ryzen 5 3500	4,986
399	Xeon E-2286M	4,985	+-0%
400	Xeon E5-2666 v3	4,985	+-0%
401	Xeon Silver 4114	4,980	-0.1%
402	Core i5-10600KF	4,980	-0.1%
403	Xeon Silver 4210	4,978	-0.2%

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Ryzen 5 3500 Details

Built on AMD's Zen+ microarchitecture at a 12 nm process, the Ryzen 5 3500 represents a mid-tier desktop processor from AMD's third-generation Ryzen lineup. Released several years ago, it is now considered an older design by modern standards, though it remains relevant for budget-conscious users and light workloads. As of March 2026, the Ryzen 5 3500 continues to hold its ground in the entry-level performance segment, offering a balance of single-core responsiveness and multi-threaded efficiency.

The processor features six cores and six threads, clocked at a base frequency of 3.6 GHz. While it lacks simultaneous multithreading (SMT), the clock speed is competitive for its class, enabling smooth performance in productivity and light gaming scenarios. It operates within a 65 W thermal envelope, making it suitable for standard cooling solutions and energy-efficient builds. The Ryzen 5 3500 supports DDR4 memory, though specific bandwidth and maximum capacity details are not included in the provided data. It is designed for the AM4 socket, which has long been a staple in mainstream desktop platforms.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen 5 3500 delivers an overall PassMark score of 5606, ranking #412 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 5828, placing it at #343, which reflects strong efficiency for tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and light content creation. However, its multicore performance, with a score of 5273, ranks #484 and indicates that it is outpaced by more modern and higher-core-count CPUs. This gap is particularly evident when compared to top-tier processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which scores over 9,000 in the same benchmark suite.

The processor competes closely with Intel's Core i7-9700F and Xeon Gold 5317, both of which have slightly higher scores. While the Ryzen 5 3500 holds its own against many mid-range offerings, it is clearly behind current-generation designs from both AMD and Intel in terms of raw computational power. Despite its age, the Ryzen 5 3500 remains a viable option for users who prioritize cost-effectiveness over cutting-edge performance, particularly in systems that do not require heavy multitasking or intensive workloads. Its strong single-core performance makes it suitable for everyday use and entry-level gaming, though users should expect diminishing returns in multi-threaded applications as newer CPUs emerge.