As you can see, this processor is quite similar to its “big brother”, the Ryzen 7 5800X, except that it runs 500 MHz above its base frequency, has a TDP of 105W and costs around 200 dollars more.
Unboxing and external analysis
There really isn’t much to say about the packaging and physical appearance of a processor, especially since in this case it came to us without AMD’s thermal solution (which makes it necessary to buy a third-party heatsink).
Yes, we can see an interesting detail, and that is that on the label that seals the packaging, AMD already indicates that this processor does not have integrated graphics, and that we will need a dedicated graphics card in the system.
Through a “window” we can see the processor protected by a transparent plastic blister, which allows us to see first the model contained inside.
The processor looks like any other processor from this manufacturer. The upper part is completely occupied by the IHS, while in the lower part we will find the pins through which we can connect the processor to the AM4 socket of the motherboard.
After seeing the processor, we will proceed to assemble it and test it to see how it behaves.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Review
To measure the performance of this new processor and see how it behaves, we used the following hardware (already used, on other occasions, for previous AMD analyses):
- AORUS MASTER X570 base.
- 2×8 GB TeamGroup T-Force XTREEM ARGB DDR4 RAM at 3,200 MHz.
- KIOXIA Exceria Pro 2TB NVMe SSD.
- Nfortec Aegir X heatsink.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.
As an operating system, we used Windows 11 Pro, logically updated with all patches released up to the date of this analysis.
The first thing we did was run CPU-Z to be able to know all the details of the processor, as well as the rest of the specifications of the test equipment. In addition, we took advantage of this tool to make a first benchmark in order to measure CPU performance both when using a single core and when working with multiple cores.
As we can see, the performance we obtained with this first performance test of the Ryzen 7 5700X is slightly higher than that of the Intel Core i7-10700 processor, both in single-core mode and in multi-threaded mode, so a priori it gives us a very good idea of what awaits us later.
To continue, we will see what result gives us the benchmark Cinebench R15with which we will measure CPU performance when rendering a 3D animation and a 2D image.
The result obtained is frankly excellent and at the same time surprising, since the performance of this Ryzen 7 5700X is even superior to that of the Ryzen 7 5800X, itself technically superior.
Leaving aside the raw performance tests for a bit, we’ll also measure CPU behavior when running games. And, for this, we decided to use the tool 3DMarkespecially the Time Spy test, as it is one of the most popular and uses DirectX 12.
The results obtained were remarkable, and it is that, according to the estimate of the program (although it must always be taken with a grain of salt), the CPU + GPU combination should be able to move Battlefield V at 1440p, in Ultra quality, at over 80 FPS.
Thanks to 3DMark, we also tested Processor profile, which is specially designed to test CPU load capacity. The results obtained were, as expected, excellent in this respect.
We also used this test to measure the Temperature of the processor, verifying that it remains stable, throughout the benchmark, at approximately 60 degrees. And at no time did we notice any throttling, since throughout the test it was kept at the maximum frequency.
Of course, it’s also worth noting that when testing Time Spy in 3DMark, the temperature rose a bit more than expected, although it never exceeded 70 degrees.
Another of the programs we used to test PC performance was PCMark. Thanks to this software, we can see how the processor behaves when performing all kinds of office tasks, from launching common applications to video calls, going through the Internet and even working with huge spreadsheets. or performing multimedia editing tasks. As expected, the results are excellent, so we are facing an excellent processor for all these types of tasks.
To complete the synthetic tests of this Ryzen 7 5700X, we also put the processor to the test using a more modern benchmark: Cross. This program also allows us to test the overall performance of the CPU when performing all kinds of conventional tasks, such as working on productivity, creativity and even the response of the PC.
The results are very balanced, similar to those obtained with PC Mark, which show that we are dealing with an excellent processor.
Daily work with the Ryzen 7 5700X
Not everything is synthetic testing. How does this processor feel if we use it daily to work? Well, as expected, we are dealing with a CPU capable of running smoothly in all situations.
We will start with normal CPU usage, that is, start the PC, open typical programs (such as Chrome or Word) and use the computer normally. The CPU response times are more than remarkable in this type of task, as expected. And, by removing certain load peaks (when opening Chrome, or many tabs), the temperature remains at a minimum.
If we ask more, video processing, or use of virtual machines, this is where we realize the virtues of this processor. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X can do it all. And we saw a marked improvement in this aspect over the 3700X we usually work with on a daily basis, despite it being an “equivalent”. Even the heaviest virtual machines, such as Windows 11 Insiders, are able to run smoothly with this processor. Of course, at full capacity, the fans start to do their job because of the temperature.
And, in terms of games, we are not facing one of the most powerful CPUs on the market for gaming, but in its price range, and especially compared to its Intel equivalents, we are facing the one of the best options if we are satisfied with it with a mid-range computer and we do not want the CPU to act as a bottleneck in the PC.
conclusion
Far from being the most powerful AMD processor, the company has of course managed to find the perfect balance between power, performance and price. We are facing a state-of-the-art processor, perfect for those who, without being too demanding users, want to have a powerful processor, from the Ryzen 5000 series, without spending a lot of money.
As we were able to verify during the performance tests, it is a perfect processor to work with, even for demanding jobs, since it allows us both to edit photos and videos and to easily run virtual machines. In addition, considering that we used 3200 MHz RAM, we can even get a little more performance if we choose to use even more powerful memories or if we want to overclock the processor.
Of course, it’s true that while it will live up to expectations, it’s not a high-performance processor for gaming. If we are going to be demanding players, it is better to bet on a Ryzen 7 5800X, and even a Ryzen 9 5900, since the difference in performance (and price) makes its objective clear. But, as a mid-range or even medium-high processor, we are faced with one of the best options on the market.
Moderate consumption, combined with an appropriate temperature, make this Ryzen 7 5700X a worthy successor to the classic 3700X. And a good opportunity to squeeze the AM4 socket before it runs out.
For all these reasons, we consider this AMD Ryzen 7 5700X to be worthy of our Gold Award, as well as our recommendation for its excellent performance/price ratio.
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