AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
69Single-core54.4
57.9Multi-core62.1
90.6Gaming79.6
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.4 to 64.1, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+15) and gaming (+11). AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 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
- Stronger Single-core score: 69 vs 54
- Stronger gaming score: 91 vs 80
- 50% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 64 MB
- 33% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
- 29% lower process: 5 nm vs 7 nm
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $549
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 62 vs 58
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher threads: 24 vs 16
- 22% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 21,700 vs 17,800
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 5 nm+29% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W | 105 W+12% |
| Max turbo power | 162 W+14% | 142 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+14% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+4% | 4.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+33% | 6 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+50% | 64 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+26% | 2,100 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000+11% | 13,500 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,810+13% | 1,600 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,800 | 21,700+22% |
| PassMark | 34,500 | 39,000+13% |
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