AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
69Single-core85.6
57.9Multi-core62.4
90.6Gaming67.2
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 69.4 against 70.6 for AMD Ryzen 7 9700X. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X edges ahead in Single-core and Multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- Stronger gaming score: 91 vs 67
- 200% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 32 MB
- 84% higher Max turbo power: 162 W vs 88 W
- 11% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
- Stronger Single-core score: 86 vs 69
- Stronger Multi-core score: 62 vs 58
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 W
- 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm
- Lower launch price: $359 vs $449
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| Base TDP | 120 W | 65 W+46% |
| Max turbo power | 162 W+84% | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+11% | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.5 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+200% | 32 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 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 7800X3D | 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 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650 | 3,150+19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000 | 16,500+10% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,810 | 2,150+19% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,800 | 19,500+10% |
| PassMark | 34,500 | 38,500+12% |
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