AMD Ryzen 5 7500F vs AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
68.4Single-core90.1
49.6Multi-core83.6
64.1Gaming84.6
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500F16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 85.8 to 58.9, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+34) and Single-core (+22). AMD Ryzen 5 7500F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $179 vs $499
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
- Stronger Single-core score: 90 vs 68
- Stronger Multi-core score: 84 vs 50
- Stronger gaming score: 85 vs 64
- 124% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 32,000 vs 14,300
- 102% higher PassMark: 55,500 vs 27,500
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+46% | 120 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 162 W+84% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz+19% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.6 GHz+12% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570 | 3,300+28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300 | 19,800+61% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,850 | 2,230+21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,300 | 32,000+124% |
| PassMark | 27,500 | 55,500+102% |
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