Outperforming Ryzen 5500: 6% Faster Multi-Threaded Processing

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Ryzen 5 5500X3D, the latest addition to AMD’s Ryzen lineup, is the slowest and cheapest X3D processor. Despite its lower cost, it offers a significant boost in gaming performance due to additional L3 cache. Early benchmarks reveal its potential, suggesting it will be faster than its non-X3D variant.

The Ryzen 5 5500X3D has been recently benchmarked using PassMark, a popular tool for comparing CPUs. It scored 20,498 points in multi-core tests and 3,005 points in single-core tests, marking roughly 1.8% lower single-core performance and 6% higher multi-core performance compared to the non-X3D variant.

This CPU retains the same 6-core/12-thread configuration as the Ryzen 5 5500 but offers more L3 cache (16 MB vs 96 MB). The additional L3 cache significantly benefits gaming, though it may have less impact on other applications. Although the base and boost clocks are lower (by 600 MHz/200 MHz), the Ryzen 5 5500X3D still performs well in synthetic tests like Cinebench R23.

The Ryzen 5 5500X3D could potentially compete with higher-end X3D CPUs, such as the Ryzen 7600X3D and even the Ryzen 5800X3D. This makes it a strong candidate for the budget gaming segment, possibly rivaling newer Ryzen 7000 series processors.

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Currently, the processor is only available in Latin America but may expand to other regions in the future. Both the Ryzen 5500X3D and 5600X3D could prolong the life of the AM4 platform for some time.

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