AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
43Single-core90.1
46Multi-core83.6
85Gamingspec-based84.6
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D17 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 85.8 to 54.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+47) and multi-core (+38). AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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 7 5700X3D
- 50% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 64 MB
- 12% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 120 W
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $499
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
- Stronger single-core score: 90 vs 43
- Stronger multi-core score: 84 vs 46
- 200% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 4 MB
- 144% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 32,000 vs 13,100
- 111% higher PassMark: 55,500 vs 26,300
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 7 nm | 4 nm+43% |
| Base TDP | 105 W+12% | 120 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 162 W+14% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 3 GHz | 4.4 GHz+47% |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz | 5.6 GHz+37% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 12 MB+200% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+50% | 64 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,780Bottom 44% | 3,300+85%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,900Bottom 50% | 19,800+100%Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,350Bottom 39% | 2,230+65%Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,100Bottom 50% | 32,000+144%Top 14% |
| PassMark | 26,300Top 50% | 55,500+111%Top 13% |
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