AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How does the cache configuration differ between the two chips?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 has 512 KB of L2 per core and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 1 MB of L2 per core and a much larger 96 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X3D supports ECC memory, whereas the Ryzen 5 150 does not.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the Ryzen 7 7700X3D?

A: The launch MSRP for the Ryzen 7 7700X3D is $329. No launch MSRP is recorded for the Ryzen 5 150.

Q: Which chip uses a smaller manufacturing process node?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X3D is built on a 5 nm process node, while the Ryzen 5 150 uses a 6 nm node.

Q: What is the difference in rated TDP?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 is rated at 35 W TDP, and the Ryzen 7 7700X3D is rated at 120 W TDP.

Architecture Differences

The two processors belong to different AMD generations and are built for different market segments. The Ryzen 5 150 is a mobile part based on the Zen 3+ architecture with the codename Rembrandt-R. It uses a 6 nm TSMC process node and has a die size of 210 mm². In contrast, the Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a desktop chip based on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Raphael, manufactured on a 5 nm TSMC process with a much smaller die size of 71 mm² and 11,270 million transistors.

The Ryzen 5 150 integrates the Radeon 660M graphics, while the Ryzen 7 7700X3D carries a generic Radeon Graphics solution. Both support DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, but the Ryzen 7 7700X3D has a higher memory bandwidth rating at 83.2 GB/s compared to 76.8 GB/s for the Ryzen 5 150. The Ryzen 7 7700X3D also includes ECC memory support, a feature absent on the Ryzen 5 150.

PCIe connectivity differs substantially. The Ryzen 5 150 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen 7 7700X3D offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Ryzen 5 150 uses the AMD Socket FP7, whereas the Ryzen 7 7700X3D uses the AMD Socket AM5. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The cache hierarchy shows a major divergence. Both chips have 64 KB of L1 per core, but the Ryzen 5 150 has 512 KB of L2 per core, while the Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 1 MB per core. The L3 cache is the most significant difference: 16 MB shared on the Ryzen 5 150 versus 96 MB shared on the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, a sixfold increase in total L3 capacity.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 5 150 and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D. The Ryzen 5 150 has a full set of recorded PassMark benchmark scores, while the Ryzen 7 7700X3D has no benchmark entries in the database. As a result, the Ryzen 5 150 records zero wins in direct comparisons, and the Ryzen 7 7700X3D also records zero wins.

The Ryzen 5 150 achieves an average benchmark score of 34,881 and sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Xeon 6349P with an average score of 34,890 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core 7 253PTE with a score of 34,962 and a delta of -0.2%, and both the Intel Core i7-13800H and Intel Core i9-12900HX with scores around 34,988 to 35,003 and deltas of -0.3%. These figures indicate the Ryzen 5 150 is statistically indistinguishable from those four chips in average performance.

Individual PassMark results for the Ryzen 5 150 show strong single-thread performance at 3,155 points and a multithread score of 17,492. In compute-focused tests, it scores 62,151 in integer math, 35,118 in floating point math, and 14,675 in extended instructions. Data compression reaches 211,289 points, and random string sorting hits 22,382. Encryption scores 13,425, and find prime numbers delivers 47. Physics processing records 806 points.

Because the Ryzen 7 7700X3D has no recorded benchmark scores, no direct percentage deltas can be calculated between these two specific parts. Any comparison must rely on architectural differences and the known performance class of the Ryzen 5 150 relative to its own rivals.

Specification Differences

The table below highlights only the fields where the two processors differ according to the recorded data.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 150 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D |

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

| Series | null | 7000 series |

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.55 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 120 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | AMD Socket AM5 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | null |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Raphael |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 3+ (Rembrandt)) | Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Raphael)) |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | null | 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 | false | true |

| 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 | 2026-05-30 |

| Launch MSRP | null | $329 |

| Part Number | 100-000000990 (FP7r2) | 100-000002235 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 84 | 50 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 34,881 | 0 |

The Ryzen 5 150 has a higher boost clock at 4.55 GHz compared to 4.50 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, but the Ryzen 7 7700X3D has a higher base clock at 4.00 GHz versus 3.30 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 150 wins on mobility and efficiency. Its 35 W TDP is dramatically lower than the 120 W TDP of the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, making it suited for thin-and-light notebooks where power draw and thermal output are constrained. The Ryzen 5 150 also uses the smaller FP7 socket, which aligns with its mobile design. Its recorded benchmark data shows a processor that performs competitively against mid-range mobile and desktop chips, with an 84th percentile ranking and an average score of 34,881.

The Ryzen 7 7700X3D wins on raw core count, cache capacity, and platform features. Eight cores and 16 threads provide more parallel throughput headroom than the 6-core, 12-thread Ryzen 5 150. The 96 MB of L3 cache is a sixfold increase over the 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 150, which can heavily benefit workloads that repeatedly access a large working set. The Ryzen 7 7700X3D also supports ECC memory, offers faster Gen 5 PCIe with 24 lanes, and has a higher memory bandwidth rating. Its desktop socket, AM5, is a current mainstream platform. The absence of benchmark data for the Ryzen 7 7700X3D means its performance advantage cannot be quantified from the database, but its specifications suggest a clear edge in multi-threaded and cache-sensitive tasks.

The Verdict

The data shows two processors aimed at entirely different use cases. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is a mobile chip with verified benchmark results. It delivers competitive single-thread and multithread scores, sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, and matches the average performance of several Intel H-series and Xeon parts within a 0.3% delta. Its 35 W TDP makes it appropriate for systems where energy efficiency is a priority.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a desktop chip with a higher core count, a much larger L3 cache, ECC support, and faster PCIe. It also has a higher base clock and a slightly lower boost clock than the Ryzen 5 150. With no recorded benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm its real-world performance, but the specification sheet indicates it should outperform the Ryzen 5 150 in heavily threaded workloads and in scenarios that exploit large cache capacity.

For a laptop or a compact system with strict power limits, the Ryzen 5 150 is the practical choice based on recorded efficiency and mobile-oriented design. For a desktop build that prioritizes cache-heavy applications, ECC memory, and next-generation PCIe, the Ryzen 7 7700X3D is the stronger candidate on paper. The Ryzen 7 7700X3D carries a launch MSRP of $329. Users who require validated performance numbers should note that the Ryzen 5 150 has a complete benchmark profile, whereas the Ryzen 7 7700X3D currently does not.