AMD’s new processor, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D, based on the Zen 3 architecture and featuring an AM4 socket, has made headlines with its first performance tests. The model, quietly unveiled in June and currently available only in Latin America, has confirmed its technical details with test results on the PassMark platform.

Ryzen 5 5500X3D Revealed

The Ryzen 5 5500X3D shares a similar core architecture with the Ryzen 5 5500, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads. The biggest difference is the 96MB L3 cache with 3D V-Cache technology. This value is on par with the Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

Clock speeds are lower than those of the 5500. The base frequency is reduced by 600MHz, while the boost frequency is reduced by 200MHz. Despite this decrease, the added cache memory provided a significant boost, particularly in gaming performance.

According to benchmark data, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D achieved a score of 3,005 in the single-core test and 20,498 in the multi-core test. While a 1.8% decrease was observed in the single-core test, a 6% increase in multi-core performance was noted compared to the Ryzen 5 5500. This increase, despite the clock speed reduction, is directly attributable to 3D V-Cache.

3D V-Cache technology significantly increases cache size by physically placing additional memory layers on the processor’s cores. This structure reduces the CPU’s memory access time, leading to significant frame rate increases, particularly in games. While this difference is limited in application performance, it translates into a significant advantage in gaming.

It is not yet clear whether the Ryzen 5 5500X3D will be available globally. The processor, currently only available in Latin America, may follow a similar process to AMD’s past models, which were launched regionally and then rolled out globally. AMD hasn’t officially announced this.