Ryzen 5 5500X3D vs Ryzen 9 5980HS

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

2025

Why buy it

✅+500% larger total L3 cache (96 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 5980HS across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,231 vs 20,257).
❌Launch MSRP is still $185 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 5980HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌200% higher power demand at 105W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 9 5980HS can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 9 5980HS

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +39.9% higher average FPS across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 105W, a 70W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (8CU), while Ryzen 5 5500X3D needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 96 MB).

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

2025

Ryzen 9 5980HS

2021

Why buy it

✅+500% larger total L3 cache (96 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +39.9% higher average FPS across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 105W, a 70W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (8CU), while Ryzen 5 5500X3D needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 5980HS across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,231 vs 20,257).
❌Launch MSRP is still $185 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 5980HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌200% higher power demand at 105W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 9 5980HS can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 96 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 5980HS better than Ryzen 5 5500X3D?

Yes. Ryzen 9 5980HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 39.9% average FPS lead across 48 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 9 5980HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 39.9% more average FPS across 48 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 9 5980HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 9 5980HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 5500X3D makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 9 5980HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $185 MSRP, and it gives you a 39.9% average FPS lead across 48 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 5500X3D is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (109.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 5500X3D is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2021) and 500% larger total L3 cache (96 MB vs 16 MB). That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 5 5500X3D Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 5980HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500X3D	Ryzen 9 5980HS
1080p
low	159 FPS	277 FPS
medium	129 FPS	250 FPS
high	110 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	241 FPS
medium	116 FPS	195 FPS
high	93 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	140 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	168 FPS
medium	58 FPS	138 FPS
high	46 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	93 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500X3D	Ryzen 9 5980HS
1080p
low	377 FPS	506 FPS
medium	328 FPS	464 FPS
high	255 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	342 FPS
1440p
low	314 FPS	485 FPS
medium	274 FPS	407 FPS
high	221 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	213 FPS	334 FPS
medium	192 FPS	288 FPS
high	161 FPS	263 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	227 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500X3D	Ryzen 9 5980HS
1080p
low	506 FPS	506 FPS
medium	500 FPS	506 FPS
high	460 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	506 FPS
1440p
low	506 FPS	506 FPS
medium	415 FPS	506 FPS
high	377 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	463 FPS
4K
low	353 FPS	506 FPS
medium	285 FPS	469 FPS
high	244 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	191 FPS	348 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500X3D	Ryzen 9 5980HS
1080p
low	506 FPS	506 FPS
medium	506 FPS	506 FPS
high	506 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	506 FPS	506 FPS
1440p
low	506 FPS	506 FPS
medium	506 FPS	506 FPS
high	506 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	446 FPS	477 FPS
4K
low	488 FPS	506 FPS
medium	440 FPS	463 FPS
high	385 FPS	410 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	346 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5500X3D and Ryzen 9 5980HS

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

The Ryzen 5 5500X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 June 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,231 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 9 5980HS

The Ryzen 9 5980HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,257 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5500X3D packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 9 5980HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 9 5980HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500X3D versus 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5980HS — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 5980HS (base: 3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5500X3D uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 5980HS uses Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 20,231 against the Ryzen 9 5980HS's 20,257 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 9 5980HS. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5500X3D vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 5980HS.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5500X3D	Ryzen 9 5980HS
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.8 GHz+20%
Base Clock	3 GHz	3 GHz
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)+500%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (2020−2025)	Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	20,231	20,257

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5500X3D uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 5980HS uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5500X3D	Ryzen 9 5980HS
Socket	AM4	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR4-4266
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 5500X3D) / AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5980HS). The Ryzen 9 5980HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8CU)), while the Ryzen 5 5500X3D requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 5980HS targets Mobile High-End.