Ryzen 5 5500U vs Ryzen 7 7730U: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
B +39.4%AMD Ryzen 7 7730U leads in this scenario (up to 39.4% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Ryzen 5 5500U is better0
No advantages found in our data.
Where Ryzen 7 7730U is better5
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 39.4% faster127 samples/min vs 91 samples/min
Cores 2 more8 vs 6
Threads 4 more16 vs 12
L2 cache 1 MB more4 MB vs 3 MB
L3 cache 8 MB more16 MB vs 8 MB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- B ahead by 39.4%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Ryzen 5 5500U90.8 samples/minRyzen 7 7730U126.6 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 91B · 1270200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. AMD Ryzen 7 7730U is ahead by 39.4% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
90.8 samples/min · community measurement, sample 49 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 49 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 60.26–108.83; submissions 2025-07-22 to 2026-03-16; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
- B · AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
126.6 samples/min · community measurement, sample 24 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 24 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 84–137.88; submissions 2025-08-05 to 2026-01-05; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Reference results (24)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | 327.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, classroom (CPU) | 932 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, fishy_cat (CPU) | 462.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, koro (CPU) | 708.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, pavillon_barcelona (CPU) | 993.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, victor (CPU) | 1,746.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 79.2 | 119 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 74.9 | 127.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 75.7 | 128.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 96.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 97.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 92.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 96.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 99.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 98.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 97 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 100.9 | 150.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 78.6 | 121.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 84.1 | 163.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 77.1 | 140.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 66.8 | 125.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 60.4 | 147.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 82.6 | 147.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 85.1 | — | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Ryzen 5 5500U | B · Ryzen 7 7730U | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 6 | 8 | B: 2 more |
| Threads | 12 | 16 | B: 4 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 2.1 GHz | 2 GHz | A: 0.1 GHz more |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 4 GHz | 4.5 GHz | B: 0.5 GHz more |
| Cache | |||
| L1 cache | no data | 512 KB | no data for A |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB | B: 1 MB more |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 16 MB | B: 8 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | FP6 | FP6 | equal |
| Process node | TSMC 7 nm FinFET | TSMC 7 nm FinFET | equal |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, LPDDR4 | DDR4, LPDDR4x | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 3,200 MT/s | 3,200 MT/s | equal |
| Max memory capacity | no data | 64 GB | no data for A |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | equal |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | equal |
| Power | |||
| TDP (AMD method)AMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP. | 15 W (configurable: 10–25 W) | 15 W | not directly comparable |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A6
B8
B: 2 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A12
B16
B: 4 moreBase clock
A2.1 GHz
B2 GHz
A: 0.1 GHz moreFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A4 GHz
B4.5 GHz
B: 0.5 GHz more
Cache
L1 cache
Ano data
B512 KB
no data for AL2 cache
A3 MB
B4 MB
B: 1 MB moreL3 cache
A8 MB
B16 MB
B: 8 MB more
Platform
Socket
AFP6
BFP6
equalProcess node
ATSMC 7 nm FinFET
BTSMC 7 nm FinFET
equal
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, LPDDR4
BDDR4, LPDDR4x
differsMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A3,200 MT/s
B3,200 MT/s
equalFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
Ano data
B64 GB
no data for APCI Express
APCIe 3.0
BPCIe 3.0
equalIntegrated graphics
AAMD Radeon Graphics
BAMD Radeon Graphics
equal
Power
TDP (AMD method)
A15 W (configurable: 10–25 W)
B15 W
not directly comparableAMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do AMD Ryzen 5 5500U and AMD Ryzen 7 7730U fit the same motherboard?
Both CPUs use the FP6 socket. Support on a specific board depends on the chipset and BIOS version, so check the board maker’s CPU support list.
How many cores and threads do AMD Ryzen 5 5500U and AMD Ryzen 7 7730U have?
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U: 6 cores / 12 threads. AMD Ryzen 7 7730U: 8 cores / 16 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U: AMD Radeon Graphics. AMD Ryzen 7 7730U: AMD Radeon Graphics.
Which is faster: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U or AMD Ryzen 7 7730U?
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (2)
- AMD — specifications of AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, specifications of AMD Ryzen 7 7730Uchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.