AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900
74.9Single-core78.6
61.2Multi-core70.5
66.6Gamingspec-based83.3
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900 wins this desktop processor face-off, 76.1 to 66.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+9) and single-core (+4). 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
- 22% higher Base clock: 4.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7900
- Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 75
- Stronger multi-core score: 71 vs 61
- 100% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 32 MB
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+22% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,780Top 30% | 2,990+8%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,000+2%Top 27% | 15,725Top 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,970Top 25% | 1,966Top 26% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500Top 28% | 24,776+27%Top 21% |
| PassMark | 36,500Top 32% | 48,013+32%Top 20% |
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