AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
67.1Single-core77.4
53.5Multi-core78.5
48Gaming84.6
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.7 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+37) and Multi-core (+25). 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
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 62% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 170 W
- 32% higher iGPU clock: 2,900 MHz vs 2,200 MHz
- 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $549
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
- Stronger Single-core score: 77 vs 67
- Stronger Multi-core score: 79 vs 54
- Stronger gaming score: 85 vs 48
- 300% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 16 MB
- 161% higher Max turbo power: 230 W vs 88 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 4 nm+20% | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+62% | 170 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 230 W+161% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz+12% |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.6 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 64 MB+300% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz+32% | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570Top 23% | 2,880+12%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000Top 26% | 18,500+42%Top 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 31% | 2,000+12%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100Top 29% | 29,000+70%Top 12% |
| PassMark | 29,500Top 28% | 52,500+78%Top 10% |
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