The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D, a budget-oriented Zen 4-based processor featuring AMD’s 3D V-Cache technology, has surfaced in a Geekbench 6 benchmark, hinting at an impending launch as the most affordable six-core X3D CPU for the AM5 socket. This leak, spotted on the Geekbench browser under a test run on an ASUS ROG Strix X870-A Gaming WiFi motherboard running Windows 11 with a balanced power plan, confirms the chip’s existence and provides early insights into its capabilities. Built on the Raphael architecture, the Ryzen 5 7500X3D packs six cores and 12 threads, with a base clock speed of 4.0 GHz and a boost clock reaching up to 4.6 GHz, though some reports note a slightly lower 4.5 GHz peak. It boasts an impressive 96 MB of L3 cache—comprising 32 MB of standard cache stacked with 64 MB of 3D V-Cache for enhanced gaming performance—and a total cache footprint of around 102 MB when including L2. With a 65W TDP matching its higher-clocked sibling, the Ryzen 5 7600X3D, it positions itself as a power-efficient option for gamers seeking high frame rates without breaking the bank, potentially succeeding the older Ryzen 5 5500X3D from the Zen 3 era.
In the leaked Geekbench results, the Ryzen 5 7500X3D achieved a single-core score of approximately 2,399 points and a multi-core score of around 11,323 points, with minor variations across reports likely due to testing conditions. These figures place it about 8% behind the Ryzen 5 7600X3D, which scores roughly 2,600 in single-core and 12,000 in multi-core tests, reflecting the 7500X3D’s modestly reduced clocks—100 MHz lower base and up to 200 MHz lower boost compared to the 7600X3D’s 4.1 GHz base and 4.7 GHz boost. Despite the clock deficit, the 3D V-Cache is expected to minimize real-world gaming impacts, delivering near-identical performance in cache-sensitive titles while offering better value for entry-level builds. The chip’s design mirrors the 7600X3D in most respects, including compatibility with existing Ryzen 7000-series motherboards, but at a lower price point—rumored to land under $200, possibly as low as $150—making it the cheapest Zen 4 X3D option to date.
A post on X by leaker @momomo_us, it’s revealed that UK distributor West Coast has listed the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D under product code 100-000001904, further teasing the chip’s imminent launch. This fits into AMD’s broader strategy to refresh its X3D lineup, which already includes powerhouses like the Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Ryzen 7 7800X3D, while whispers suggest upcoming Zen 5-based models such as the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 for CES 2026. AMD has yet to officially announce the 7500X3D, but the Geekbench appearance and retailer sightings indicate a quiet debut could be imminent, potentially broadening access to 3D V-Cache tech for mid-range gamers without waiting for next-gen upgrades.
Source: Geekbench
