AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
69Single-core57.5
57.9Multi-core70.9
90.6Gamingspec-based79.6
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 69.4 against 69 for AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 69 vs 58
- 50% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 64 MB
- 29% lower process: 5 nm vs 7 nm
- 27% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
- Stronger multi-core score: 71 vs 58
- 100% higher cores: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher threads: 32 vs 16
- 28% higher PassMark: 43,858 vs 34,279
- 12% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 120 W
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $449
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Process | 5 nm+29% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W | 105 W+12% |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+27% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+4% | 4.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+50% | 64 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5900XT |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650Top 33% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000Top 34% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,810Top 40% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,800Top 37% | — |
| PassMark | 34,279Top 29% | 43,858+28%Top 18% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,759+8%Top 38% | 3,479Top 46% |
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