Ryzen 7 3700X vs Ryzen 7 5700X
Used processors: UK sold prices and specifications.
A used Ryzen 7 5700X sells for £56.69 more than a used Ryzen 7 3700X.Medians of 160 UK sales and 135 UK sales in the last 90 days.
| Model | Target Price | Range of sales, 90 days | Sales | 3-month | New from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 7 3700X8 cores / 16 threads, AM4, 65W, Zen 2£40£166 | £73.32 | £40£166 | |||
| Ryzen 7 5700X8 cores / 16 threads, AM4, 65W, Zen 3£40£166 | £130.01 | £40£166 |
Both have 8 cores and 16 threads. Both fit AM4 boards. Per core, a used Ryzen 7 3700X costs £9.17 and a used Ryzen 7 5700X £16.25. The Ryzen 7 5700X came out in 2022 and the Ryzen 7 3700X in 2019.
Specification
| Specification | Ryzen 7 3700X | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Family | Ryzen 3000 | Ryzen 5000 |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Architecture | Zen 2 | Zen 3 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Max boost | 4.4GHz | 4.6GHz |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| TDP | 65W | 65W |
| Integrated graphics | No | No |
Which to buy used
Both have eight cores and fit AM4. The 5700X is faster in games and in lighter workloads thanks to Zen 3, and it draws less power. Check your board's BIOS supports it, then it is a straight swap.

