AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Intel Core i5-10500

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Intel Core i5-10500 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 62% faster and 41% more expensive than Intel Core i5-10500.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
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PRICE£359.99£210.95
CPU MARK3429613172
VALUE9562
SOCKETAM5LGA 1200
TDP120W65W
EFFICIENCY286203
CORES8 x 4.20 GHz6 x 3.10 GHz
TURBO5.00 GHz4.50 GHz
THREADS37592805
DATEQ2/2023Q2/2020

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

NameCPU mark
Price
Intel Core i7-12700K
34397
£184.26
Intel Core i7-12700KF
34096
£196.48
Intel Core i9-12900
33610
£413.69

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

Is AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D better than Intel Core i5-10500?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-10500 by 35%.


The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 120 watts and a CPUMark score of 34296. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 286. The Intel Core i5-10500 efficiency score is 203. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D leads by 29%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.