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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 3500X vs Ryzen 7 9850X3D

The Ryzen 5 3500X is much slower than the Ryzen 7 9850X3D on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $389.00 cheaper!

  • Up to 128% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 6 years and 5 months newer
  • Available for $489.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 7 9850X3D ranks 67 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 64 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a 31% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 9850X3D boosts 37% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X draws 55W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X is $389.00 cheaper.

AM4
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AM5
Matisse
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Granite Ridge
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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Radeon Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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5600 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 3500X or Ryzen 7 9850X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D. It's 186% faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games, scoring 100/100 vs 35/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9850X3D than Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
186% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 3500X or Ryzen 7 9850X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 9850X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 100/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 3500X and Ryzen 7 9850X3D?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 3500X scores 35/100, Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 100/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 3500X or Ryzen 7 9850X3D bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 3500X or Ryzen 7 9850X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the stronger pick at 100/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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