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Ryzen 5 5500X3D
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Ryzen 5 5500X3D — Benchmarks & Specs

Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 5 5500X3D?

At 1080p (High), the Ryzen 5 5500X3D averages 354 fps in Counter-Strike 2, per GPU Bottleneck Calculator. In PassMark CPU Mark Multi Thread it scores 20,498 points, per Wccftech.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a processor from the Zen 3 family from AMD. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 12 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Ryzen 5 5500X3D, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Ryzen 5 5500X3D by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 354 fps — GPU Bottleneck Calculator 2025-09-01
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty 1080p Medium 164 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-09-22
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Medium 164 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-08-29
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 164 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-08-29
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty 1080p High Native 164 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-09-22
Starfield 1080p Ultra 119 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-08-29
Starfield 1080p Low 119 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-09-22
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Ultra 102 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-08-29
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Medium 102 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-09-22
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 100 fps 61 fps NoobFeed 2026-05-18
Dragon's Dogma 2 1080p High Native 95 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-09-22
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 95 fps — Gamers Nexus 2025-08-29

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Ryzen 5 5500X3D — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark Multi Thread 20,498 points Wccftech 2025-08-14
PassMark CPU Mark 20,316 points PassMark Software 2026-06-14
Cinebench R23 multi 9,804 points TopCPU 2026-07-01
Geekbench 6 multi 9,292 points GameGPU (reporting Geekbench 6.4 Linux result) 2025-08-23
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core 9,292 points TweakTown 2025-08-24
Geekbench 6 multi 9,292 points GameGPU 2025-08-23
Geekbench 6 multi 8,942 points Comparigon (aggregated from Geekbench Browser) 2026-04-10
PassMark CPU Mark Single Thread 3,005 points Wccftech 2025-08-14
PassMark Single Thread 2,939 points PassMark Software 2026-08-26
PassMark single-thread 2,938 points PassMark Software 2026-07-15

Ryzen 5 5500X3D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 5 5500X3D best used for?
Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a Zen 3-family processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the Ryzen 5 5500X3D released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for Ryzen 5 5500X3D. Current pricing is visible on the linked Amazon product cards below.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Ryzen 5 5500X3D compare to its predecessor?
Compare Ryzen 5 5500X3D side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Ryzen 5 5500X3D?
Active Amazon listings aren't on file for this exact SKU yet. See the linked benchmark sources and the Compare tool for adjacent parts that may be in stock — and check the /benchmarks index for the latest curated picks in this category.

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