Ryzen 5 3500X

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 5 3500X

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

5,548 Rank: 448
Rank Name Score Visual
444 Xeon Gold 6126T 5,557
+0.2%
445 Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 5,557
+0.2%
446 Xeon Gold 5218 5,550
+0%
447 Ryzen 3 5300G 5,549
+0%
448 Ryzen 5 3500X 5,548
449 Ryzen 5 4600G 5,547
+-0%
450 Core i5-8500 5,545
-0.1%
451 Core i3-10320 5,545
-0.1%
452 Core i7-8700B 5,544
-0.1%
453 Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 5,544
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

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

5,186 Rank: 521
Rank Name Score Visual
517 Xeon E5-2697 v2 5,193
+0.1%
518 Xeon E5-2603 v4 5,191
+0.1%
519 Xeon E5-2650 v4 5,189
+0.1%
520 Ryzen 3 7440U 5,187
+0%
521 Ryzen 5 3500X 5,186
522 Core i7-10850H 5,186
+0%
523 Xeon D-1531 5,184
+-0%
524 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U 5,184
+-0%
525 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G 5,183
-0.1%
526 Core i7-9700E 5,181
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,790 Rank: 363
Rank Name Score Visual
359 Core i3-7320 5,801
+0.2%
360 Xeon W-2195 5,794
+0.1%
361 Core i7-8706G 5,793
+0.1%
362 Ryzen 7 7730U 5,792
+0%
363 Ryzen 5 3500X 5,790
364 Core i5-8400H 5,789
+-0%
365 AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 5,787
-0.1%
366 Core i3-10300 5,784
-0.1%
367 Xeon W-2155 5,783
-0.1%
368 Xeon W-2191B 5,780
-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 3500X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,023 Rank: 370
Rank Name Score Visual
366 Xeon W-1350 5,028
+0.1%
367 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 5,028
+0.1%
368 Xeon E5-2658 v4 5,027
+0.1%
369 Core i7-10700 5,025
+0%
370 Ryzen 5 3500X 5,023
371 Core i7-10700F 5,022
+-0%
372 Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U 5,021
+-0%
373 Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U 5,020
-0.1%
374 EPYC 7232P 5,019
-0.1%
375 Core i7-7820X 5,018
-0.1%

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Data Processing

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

4,848 Rank: 510
Rank Name Score Visual
506 Core i7-10750H 4,857
+0.2%
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
511 Ryzen 5 3500 4,848
+0%
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%

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Physics & Compute

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

5,112 Rank: 337
Rank Name Score Visual
333 Xeon Silver 4214 5,118
+0.1%
334 Ryzen 5 3600XT 5,117
+0.1%
335 Core i9-10900E 5,115
+0.1%
336 Ryzen 5 3600X 5,113
+0%
337 Ryzen 5 3500X 5,112
338 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 5,112
+0%
339 Xeon w3-2423 5,103
-0.2%
340 Xeon E5-4660 v4 5,101
-0.2%
341 Ryzen 7 4700G 5,097
-0.3%
342 Ryzen 5 3600 5,096
-0.3%

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Ryzen 5 3500X Details

The Ryzen 5 3500X represents a significant step forward in AMD's desktop processor lineup, offering a balance of performance and efficiency that distinguishes it from its predecessors. Built on the Zen 2 microarchitecture and fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC, this chip brings improved power efficiency and higher clock speeds compared to earlier generations. While it was released in 2019, its performance remains competitive in the mid-tier desktop market, particularly for users seeking a capable CPU without a discrete GPU. As of March 2026, it continues to hold relevance for budget-conscious builders and those upgrading from older systems.

This processor features six cores and six threads, with a base clock of 3.6 GHz and a turbo frequency of 4.1 GHz, enabled by Precision Boost 2 technology. It is designed for the Socket AM4 platform, supporting DDR4-3200 memory across a dual-channel interface. The chip boasts 32 MB of L3 cache, 3 MB of L2 cache, and 0.375 MiB of L1 cache, distributed across its cores for efficient data access. With a 65 W TDP and a 74 mm² die area, the Ryzen 5 3500X strikes a favorable balance between performance and thermal efficiency, making it suitable for compact builds and low-noise systems.

The Ryzen 5 3500X does not include integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for visual output. However, it supports a range of advanced features, including simultaneous multithreading, AES encryption, AVX, AVX2, and other instruction set extensions such as BMI1, BMI2, and FMA3. It also supports hardware virtualization technologies like AMD-V and AMD-Vi, enhancing performance in virtualized environments. The unlocked multiplier allows for straightforward overclocking, though the chip's performance ceiling is constrained by its 65 W power envelope.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen 5 3500X achieves an Overall Score of 5548, ranking #448 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 5790 (#363) and a Multicore Score of 5186 (#521). These results place it ahead of several Intel Xeon and Core i3/i5 models but behind more recent Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 variants. Its single-core performance is particularly strong, indicating excellent responsiveness for gaming and general productivity tasks. However, its multicore performance trails behind newer 7000 and 9000 series Ryzen CPUs, reflecting its age and lack of newer architectural improvements.

Overall, the Ryzen 5 3500X remains a solid choice for users building mid-range desktops, especially those prioritizing single-threaded performance and value. While it no longer competes with the latest high-end processors, its efficiency, compatibility, and strong single-core performance ensure it remains a viable option in the evolving landscape of desktop computing as of 2026.
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 5 3500X
Family: Ryzen
Series: 3000
Model Number: 3500X
Cores: 6
Threads: 6
Base Frequency: 3600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 36x (unlocked)
Microarchitecture: Zen 2
Core Name: Matisse
Socket: Socket
Package: µOPGA-1331
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 384 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 192.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 192.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 3 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 32 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-3200
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 128 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 47.68 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 4.0
PCIe Lanes: 20
PCIe Configuration: 1x16+x4, 2x8+x4, 1x8+2x4+x4

Physical Specifications

Process: 7 nm
Die Area: 74 mm²
Manufacturer: TSMC
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x EPT SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V SenseMI Boost 2 AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD SMT XFR 2 NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl
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