AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
67.1Single-core86.9
53.5Multi-core65.6
48Gamingspec-based94.4
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.2 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+20) and multi-core (+12). 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
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $499
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 67
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 54
- 500% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 16 MB
- 84% higher Max turbo power: 162 W vs 88 W
- 40% higher PassMark: 41,305 vs 29,500
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2026 |
| 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 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 | 5.1 GHz | 5.6 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 96 MB+500% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000Top 40% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 42% | 2,221+24%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100Top 36% | 23,204+36%Top 25% |
| PassMark | 29,500Top 41% | 41,305+40%Top 24% |
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