AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
86.9Single-core77.4
65.6Multi-core78.5
94.4Gamingspec-based84.6
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 79.2 against 79.7 for AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 77
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 50% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 64 MB
- 29% lower Base TDP: 120 W vs 170 W
- 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
- Stronger multi-core score: 79 vs 66
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher threads: 24 vs 16
- 50% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 8 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 4 nm+20% | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+29% | 170 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 230 W+42% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+50% | 64 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,880Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 18,500Top 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,221+11%Top 12% | 2,000Top 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 23,204Top 25% | 29,000+25%Top 17% |
| PassMark | 41,305Top 24% | 52,500+27%Top 14% |
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