AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
67.1Single-core85.2
53.5Multi-core64.7
48Gamingspec-based91.9
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 77.6 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+18) and multi-core (+11). AMD Ryzen 7 8700G 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 8700G
- 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 W
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $479
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 67
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 54
- 500% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 16 MB
- 84% higher Max turbo power: 162 W vs 88 W
- 42% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,500 vs 13,000
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+46% | 120 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 162 W+84% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.1 GHz | 5.2 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 96 MB+500% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570Top 38% | 3,150+23%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000Top 40% | 18,500+42%Top 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 43% | 2,130+19%Top 19% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100Top 36% | 19,500+14%Top 29% |
| PassMark | 29,500Top 41% | 40,000+36%Top 25% |
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