AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D across all eleven PassMark tests, with the AMD Ryzen 5 150 trailing in every measured workload. The largest gap appears in the find prime numbers test, where the 7500X3D scores 221 against the Ryzen 5 150's 47, a delta of -78.7% for the mobile part. This test is highly sensitive to cache performance and instruction efficiency, and the data suggests the desktop chip's architecture handles the workload far more effectively.

The physics test shows a similarly dramatic divide. The 7500X3D records 2779, while the Ryzen 5 150 manages only 806, a -71% difference. Physics simulations typically rely on sustained multi-threaded throughput plus memory bandwidth, and the 7500X3D's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 76.8 GB/s on the Ryzen 5 150 contributes to this outcome. The multithread workload also favors the desktop part: 25047 versus 17492, a -30.2% delta, confirming that the 7500X3D delivers substantially higher aggregate throughput despite identical core and thread counts.

In floating point math, the 7500X3D posts 43594 against 35118, a -19.4% gap, while integer math shows 70774 versus 62151, a -12.2% difference. The extended instructions test, which exercises AVX-style workloads, shows 20455 versus 14675, a -28.3% delta, indicating the Zen 4 architecture in the 7500X3D extracts more from SIMD paths. Random string sorting, a memory-latency-sensitive test, records 32999 versus 22382, a -32.2% difference, likely reflecting the 7500X3D's larger 96 MB shared L3 cache. Data compression shows 271649 versus 211289, a -22.2% gap, and data encryption shows 15797 versus 13425, a -15% delta.

The single-thread results are the closest, with the 7500X3D scoring 3494 against the Ryzen 5 150's 3155, a -9.7% difference. That margin is modest but consistent, and it appears in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread entries, which record identical values. The overall average benchmark score reflects this pattern: the 7500X3D averages 44573, while the Ryzen 5 150 averages 34881, a difference of roughly 28%. The percentile rankings place the 7500X3D at 89 versus the Ryzen 5 150 at 84 among all CPUs in the database.

Nearest rival comparisons reinforce the separation. The Ryzen 5 150 sits close to Intel Xeon 6349P (34890, 0% delta), Intel Core 7 253PTE (34962, -0.2%), Intel Core i7-13800H (34988, -0.3%), and Intel Core i9-12900HX (35003, -0.3%). The 7500X3D, meanwhile, lands near Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466, 0.2%), Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342, 0.5%), AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44309, 0.6%), and Intel Core i5-14600 (44889, -0.7%). These figures show the 7500X3D operating in a higher performance tier, roughly 25-30% above the Ryzen 5 150's neighborhood in average score.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a 6-core, 12-thread configuration, but their underlying designs diverge sharply. The Ryzen 5 150 uses AMD's Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 210 mm². The Ryzen 5 7500X3D uses Zen 4, codenamed Raphael, on a 5 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 71 mm² and 11,270 million transistors. The process shrink and architectural revision deliver higher clock speeds and improved instructions per clock.

Clock behavior differs notably. The Ryzen 5 150 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz. The 7500X3D runs a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost of 4.50 GHz, so the desktop part starts much higher but tops out slightly lower. The 35 W TDP of the Ryzen 5 150 versus the 65 W TDP of the 7500X3D explains some of that difference: the mobile chip is constrained to lower sustained power, while the desktop chip can maintain higher clocks under load.

Cache configurations also separate the two. Both have 64 KB L1 per core, but the Ryzen 5 150 carries 512 KB L2 per core and 16 MB shared L3, while the 7500X3D doubles L2 to 1 MB per core and expands shared L3 to 96 MB. The massive 80 MB L3 advantage on the 7500X3D is the standout architectural feature, and benchmark results in cache-sensitive tests (find prime numbers, random string sorting, physics) reflect that depth. The Ryzen 5 150's smaller 16 MB L3 limits its ability to keep working sets resident.

Memory and I/O infrastructure differ as well. Both support DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses, but the 7500X3D records 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 76.8 GB/s on the Ryzen 5 150. The desktop part also supports ECC memory, which the mobile part does not. PCIe connectivity favors the 7500X3D: it offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen 5 150 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Socket compatibility separates the platforms entirely: the Ryzen 5 150 uses AMD Socket FP7, and the 7500X3D uses AMD Socket AM5.

Integrated graphics differ in name and likely capability. The Ryzen 5 150 includes Radeon 660M, while the 7500X3D includes Radeon Graphics. The mobile part's integrated GPU is designed for portable systems, whereas the desktop part's graphics serve basic display output. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not part of the equation for either.

Release timing shows the Ryzen 5 150 arriving on 2025-09-30 and the 7500X3D following on 2025-11-11. The Ryzen 5 150 carries part number 100-000000990(FP7r2), and the 7500X3D carries 100-000001904. The 7500X3D has a launch MSRP of $269; the Ryzen 5 150 has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a straightforward split: the 7500X3D wins every benchmark in the head-to-head set, and does so by wide margins in several tests. For workloads that stress cache, such as prime number finding, physics simulation, or random string sorting, the 7500X3D delivers 32% to 79% higher scores. Even in the closest category, single-thread performance, it holds a 9.7% advantage. The average benchmark score difference of 44573 versus 34881 places the two in different performance classes, confirmed by the percentile ranks of 89 and 84.

The Ryzen 5 150's strengths lie elsewhere: a 35 W TDP makes it suitable for compact or power-constrained systems, and its mobile socket (FP7) alongside Radeon 660M graphics targets laptop or all-in-one designs. The 7500X3D, with its 65 W TDP and AM5 socket, is a desktop part aimed at systems where power draw matters less than throughput and cache depth. Neither chip offers an unlocked multiplier, so buyers choosing either should plan around factory clock behavior.

For users prioritizing raw compute performance, the 7500X3D is the clear selection based on the benchmark data. The 96 MB L3 cache, higher base clock, and 5 nm process deliver consistent wins across all eleven tests. For users prioritizing low power draw or needing a mobile platform, the Ryzen 5 150 provides a capable 6-core option, but the data shows it trailing the desktop part in every measured workload. The choice reduces to platform and power constraints versus performance, and the benchmark record leaves no ambiguity about which chip computes faster.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 150 | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D |

|-------|-----------------|---------------------|

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.55 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | AMD Socket AM5 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Zen 4 |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Raphael |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 11,270 million |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 71 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 96 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 83.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 660M | Radeon Graphics |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-09-30 | 2025-11-11 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $269 |

| Part Number | 100-000000990(FP7r2) | 100-000001904 |

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins all 11 recorded head-to-head tests, with the AMD Ryzen 5 150 recording 0 wins.

Q: What is the single largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest delta is in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test: the 7500X3D scores 221 versus the Ryzen 5 150's 47, a -78.7% difference for the mobile chip.

Q: How much faster is the 7500X3D in single-thread performance?

A: The 7500X3D scores 3494 in passmark_single_thread, while the Ryzen 5 150 scores 3155, a -9.7% delta for the Ryzen 5 150.

Q: Do the two processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 6 cores and 12 threads, but the 7500X3D has a larger L3 cache (96 MB shared versus 16 MB shared) and a higher base clock (4.00 GHz versus 3.30 GHz).

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D records 83.2 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 records 76.8 GB/s. Both support DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D sits at the 89th percentile, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 sits at the 84th percentile.