AMD Ryzen 7 5800 vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

Processor comparisons   17-03-2021
   For example you can't decide which processor to buy, you can make a decision after reading the full tests AMD Ryzen 7 5800 vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and decide which is better for games or normal use for machine learning, rendering, video editing, programming, streaming. Here is all information from various benchmarks or real streaming and video editing tests. A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is presented in the form of the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like GeekBench 6, 5.2, UserBenchmark, PCMark 10, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Blender, Blender, MATLAB, Dolphin Emulator, Prime95, 7zip, Handbrake, RealBench, AIDA64, Gears 5, PassMark, 3DMark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, SuperPi, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Furmark, WPrime, VeraCrypt.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Valorant
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Valheim
Apex Legends
Borderlands 3
Halo Infinite
Rainbow Six Siege
Grand Theft Auto V
Death Stranding
DOOM: Eternal
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Red Dead Redemption 2
Fallout 76
Watch Dogs Legion
Cyberpunk 2077
Fortnite
Last Man Standing
Overwatch

After reading the results of all benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 7 5800X or AMD Ryzen 7 5800.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Ryzen 7 5800

56%

Ryzen 7 5800X

58%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen 7 5800X is 3% better than Ryzen 7 5800. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen 7 5800

56%

Ryzen 7 5800X

56%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: Monster Hunter World, Horizon Zero Dawn, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Forza Horizon 4, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Battlefield V, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Metro Exodus, Ghostrunner, NBA 2K20, Hitman 3, Control, Microsoft Flight Simulator, League of Legends (LOL), Half-Life: Alyx, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), DOTA 2A, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	99.9	99.7
Valorant	113.6	113.3
Cyberpunk 2077	63.6	63.5
Apex Legends	106.7	106.5
Call of Duty Warzone	85.2	85.0
Overwatch	92.0	91.8
Red Dead Redemption 2	78.4	78.2
DOOM Eternal	56.8	56.7
Warzone	88.6	88.4
Assassin's Creed	95.4	95.2
Valheim	94.3	94.1

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Ryzen 7 5800

124%

Ryzen 7 5800X

57%

To make a finishing decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen 7 5800 is more energy efficient than the Ryzen 7 5800X since it has less power consumption: 45W vs. 105W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, machine learning, video editing or video rendering, programming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum performance, the processor uses all threads and cores that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	AMD Ryzen 7 5800	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	204	270
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	1976	2611
Cinbench 20 Single-core	475	628
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	4330	5724
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1572	1594
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	14065	15245

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen 7 5800	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Single-Core	3136	3479
Multi-Core	21788	28799

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen 7 5800	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Single-Core	1687	1823
Multi-Core	11697	11496

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in new games. Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	AMD Ryzen 7 5800	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Announcement date	January 01, 2021	November 05, 2020
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Socket	FP6	AM4
Core name	Vermeer	Vermeer
Architecture	Zen 3	Zen 3
Generation	3	5
Turbo Frequency	4.4 MHz	4.7 MHz
Frequency	3.2 MHz	3.8 MHz
Cores	8	8
Threads	16	16
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	6200 millions	6200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	45 W	105 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency	3200	3200
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache
L2 cache	4MB	4MB
L3 cache	32MB	32MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	100-000000063 100-100000063WOF	100-000000063 100-100000063WOF

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen 7 5800X is 15% better than Ryzen 7 5800 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is better: 14
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is better: 12
Although it should be realized that all the figures that you have looked at here do not mean that taking them into account you should completely trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the video tests and read the reviews of real owners of AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X before making a decision which of the processors to buy for gaming.

• AMD Ryzen 7 5800 specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 7 5800X specs and review.