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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-3770S vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Core i7-3770S is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $119.00 more expensive!

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Up to 77% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 7 years and 6 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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League of Legends2009

147FPS

241FPS

418FPS

566FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-3770S

191FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

208FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-3770S

546FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

613FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-3770S

518FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

525FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-3770S

172FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

200FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-3770S

325FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

329FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-3770S

577FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

642FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i7-3770S

Ryzen 5 3500X

33%

Ryzen 5 3500X ranks 24 points higher.

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Core i7-3770S

Ryzen 5 3500X

Ryzen 5 3500X has 2 more cores.

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Core i7-3770S

Ryzen 5 3500X

Core i7-3770S has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-3770S

8 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X

32 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X has 24 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-3770S

3.1 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 16% higher base clock.

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Core i7-3770S

3.9 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

4.1 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X boosts 5% higher.

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Core i7-3770S

65W

Ryzen 5 3500X

65W

Pricehelp

Core i7-3770S

$219.00

Ryzen 5 3500X

$100.00

Ryzen 5 3500X is $119.00 cheaper.

Core i7-3770SRyzen 5 3500X

LGA1155

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AM4

Ivy Bridge

Codenamehelp

Matisse

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 4000

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-3770S or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X. It's 267% faster than the Core i7-3770S on average across 100+ games, scoring 33/100 vs 9/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3500X than Core i7-3770S?expand_more

267% 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, Core i7-3770S or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 3500X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 33/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-3770S and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-3770S scores 9/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 33/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-3770S or Ryzen 5 3500X 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 Core i7-3770S or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X is the stronger pick at 33/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.