AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
74.9Single-core67.1
61.2Multi-core53.5
66.6Gamingspec-based48
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.6 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+8) and multi-core (+8). AMD Ryzen 7 8700G 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 7700X
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 67
- Stronger multi-core score: 61 vs 54
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 61% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 88 W
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $399
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W+61% | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+7% | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+6% | 5.1 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,780+8%Top 30% | 2,570Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,000+23%Top 28% | 13,000Top 40% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,970+10%Top 27% | 1,790Top 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500+14%Top 29% | 17,100Top 36% |
| PassMark | 36,500+24%Top 32% | 29,500Top 41% |
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