AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
74.9Single-core77.8
61.2Multi-core75.2
66.6Gamingspec-based94.4
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.8 to 66.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+14) and single-core (+3). 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
- 12% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 120 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $599
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
- Stronger multi-core score: 75 vs 61
- 300% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 32 MB
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher threads: 24 vs 16
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+12% | 120 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 162 W+14% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+2% | 4.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 128 MB+300% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,780Top 30% | 3,020+9%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,000Top 27% | 18,128+13%Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,970+3%Top 25% | 1,908Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500Top 28% | 26,747+37%Top 19% |
| PassMark | 36,500Top 32% | 50,200+38%Top 17% |
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