AMD Ryzen 7 9700F vs AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
93.5Single-core90.1
65Multi-core83.6
67.2Gamingspec-based84.6
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700F9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 85.8 to 74.1, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+19). AMD Ryzen 7 9700F 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 9700F
- Stronger single-core score: 94 vs 90
- 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 W
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
- Stronger multi-core score: 84 vs 65
- 100% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 32 MB
- 52% higher PassMark: 55,500 vs 36,396
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher threads: 24 vs 16
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700F | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+46% | 120 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 162 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700F | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | — | 12 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.4 GHz+16% |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.6 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700F | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700F | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700F | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700F | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,342+1%Top 3% | 3,300Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,093Top 26% | 19,800+23%Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,230Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 32,000Top 14% |
| PassMark | 36,396Top 33% | 55,500+52%Top 13% |
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