AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
69Single-core77.8
57.9Multi-core75.2
90.6Gamingspec-based94.4
0 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.8 to 69.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+17) and single-core (+9). 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
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $599
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 78 vs 69
- Stronger multi-core score: 75 vs 58
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher threads: 24 vs 16
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W | 120 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 162 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz+5% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.6 GHz+12% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB | 128 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 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 7800X3D | 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 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 28 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650Top 34% | 3,020+14%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000Top 32% | 18,128+21%Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,810Top 37% | 1,908+5%Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,800Top 33% | 26,747+50%Top 19% |
| PassMark | 34,500Top 34% | 50,200+46%Top 17% |
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