AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
74.9Single-core85.6
61.2Multi-core62.4
66.6Gaming67.2
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 70.6 to 66.6, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+11) and Multi-core (+1). AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 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
- 61% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 88 W
- 18% higher Base clock: 4.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
- Stronger Single-core score: 86 vs 75
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,150 vs 2,780
- Lower launch price: $359 vs $399
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+18% | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,780 | 3,150+13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,000 | 16,500+3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,970 | 2,150+9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500 | 19,500 |
| PassMark | 36,500 | 38,500+5% |
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