AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs AMD Ryzen 7 1800X: comparison

Comparison of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and AMD Ryzen 7 1800X: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has a higher base clock (3.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz), a higher maximum clock (4.7 GHz vs 4 GHz), a larger L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB) and a finer process node (7 nm vs 14 nm).

At the same time, AMD Ryzen 7 1800X has a lower TDP (95 W vs 105 W).

Both processors match on: core count (8), thread count (16).

These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.

Key specifications

ParameterAMD Ryzen 7 5800XAMD Ryzen 7 1800X
Cores / threads 8 / 16 8 / 16
Max boost clock 4.7 GHz 4 GHz
L3 cache 32 MB 16 MB
TDP 105 W 95 W
Process 7 nm 14 nm
Integrated graphics Discrete Graphics Card Required Discrete Graphics Card Required

Full specification table

Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.

Parameter AMD Ryzen 7 5800X AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
General
Codename Vermeer Summit Ridge
Segment Boxed Processor Boxed Processor
Product line AMD Ryzen 7 Desktop Processors AMD Ryzen 7 Desktop Processors
Product family AMD Ryzen Processors AMD Ryzen Processors
Process 7 nm 14 nm
Launch date 11/05/2020 03/02/2017
Unlocked for overclocking Yes Yes
Operating system support Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition, Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
Recommended cooling Premium air cooler recommended for optimal performance Wraith Max
CPU
Cores 8 8
Threads 16 16
Base clock 3.8 GHz 3.6 GHz
Max boost clock 4.7 GHz 4 GHz
L1 cache — 768 KB
L2 cache 4 MB 4 MB
L3 cache 32 MB 16 MB
TDP 105 W 95 W
Memory
Memory types DDR4 DDR4
Memory channels — 2
Max memory speed 3.2 GHz 2.667 GHz
Graphics
Integrated graphics Discrete Graphics Card Required Discrete Graphics Card Required
Has integrated graphics No No
I/O and interfaces
PCI Express revision 4 3
Package and thermal
Sockets supported AM4 AM4
TJUNCTION 90 °C 95 °C
Security and virtualization
Supported technologies AMD StoreMI Technology, AMD "Zen 3" Core Architecture, AMD Ryzen Master Utility, AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium AMD SenseMI Technology, AMD "Zen" Core Architecture, AMD Ryzen Master Utility, Virtualization, Enmotus FuzeDrive for AMD Ryzen, AES, AVX, FMA3, XFR (Extended Frequency Range)
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) 100-000000063 YD180XBCM88AE
Product ID (Box) 100-100000063WOF YD180XBCAEWOF
Product ID (MPK) — YD180XBCAEMPK
Bundled cooler Not included Not included

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