Report suggests AMD's upcoming Ryzen 5 5500X3D delivers a 12% improvement in multi-core performance, according to Geekbench benchmarks. The unannounced Zen 3 budget processor has allegedly been spotted running in Linux.

AMD's Ryzen 5 5500X3D Makes a Splash in Latin America

In a recent development, AMD has launched the Ryzen 5 5500X3D, a budget-friendly chip with 3D V-Cache, exclusively in the Latin American market. This new processor aims to deliver improved performance, particularly in gaming and productivity workloads.

The Ryzen 5 5500X3D is an intriguing addition to AMD's lineup, as it doubles the L3 cache to 96MB, compared to the 16MB on the standard Ryzen 5 5500 and the 32MB on the 5600. This cache increase effectively "fixes" the chip, making it feel like the version the 5500 should have been in the first place.

However, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D has a higher TDP of 105W, compared to the standard Ryzen 5 5500's 65W. This higher power consumption may be a concern for some users, but it seems to pay off in terms of performance.

Recent tests on Geekbench and PassMark have shown promising results for the Ryzen 5 5500X3D. In single-core performance on Geekbench, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D scored approximately the same as the standard 5500 CPU. On the other hand, in multicore performance, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D showed a nearly 12% increase compared to the standard 5500. On PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D managed to edge out the standard Ryzen 5 5500 by the same margin as the multi-core performance difference.

It's worth noting that the highest Linux-based result for the 5500 was used for comparison in the Geekbench test. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D, on this particular Geekbench run, was observed to hit almost 4.3 GHz, possibly indicating an adjusted base clock.

In terms of gaming performance, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D has shown notable improvements over the standard Ryzen 5 5500. New benchmarks also suggest that the Ryzen 5 5500X3D performs well in productivity workloads.

The Ryzen 5 5500X3D was tested on an Asus TUF Gaming B550M-Plus WiFi II motherboard with 32GB of RAM. The inferred price of the Ryzen 5 5500X3D is poor by American or European standards, but it may be more affordable in the price-sensitive Latin American market.

While the single-core results on PassMark for the Ryzen 5 5500X3D remained largely unchanged, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D trailed the 5600X3D by approximately 6% in multi-core performance on PassMark. This suggests that the Ryzen 5 5500X3D may not be as powerful as its more expensive counterpart in certain scenarios.

In conclusion, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a promising budget-friendly chip with improved performance, particularly in multicore tasks. However, its higher power consumption and questionable price in certain regions may be a concern for some users. As always, it's essential to consider the specific needs and budget of the user when making a purchasing decision.