AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
69Single-core86.9
57.9Multi-core65.6
90.6Gamingspec-based94.4
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.2 to 69.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+18) and multi-core (+8). AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 7800X3D
- 17% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 24
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $499
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 69
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 58
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 30% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 23,204 vs 17,800
- 23% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 2,221 vs 1,810
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2026 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| Base TDP | 120 W | 120 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 162 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz+12% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.6 GHz+12% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB | 96 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650Top 34% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000Top 32% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,810Top 37% | 2,221+23%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,800Top 33% | 23,204+30%Top 25% |
| PassMark | 34,500Top 34% | 41,305+20%Top 24% |
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