AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D
77.4Single-core71.5
78Multi-core91.9
84.6Gamingspec-based93.8
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 86.3 to 79.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+14). AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 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 9 7900X
- Stronger single-core score: 77 vs 72
- 17% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 24
- 15% higher Max turbo power: 230 W vs 200 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D
- Stronger multi-core score: 92 vs 78
- 100% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 64 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 33% higher cores: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2026 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 170 W |
| Max turbo power | 230 W+15% | 200 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Performance cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 24 | 32+33% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+9% | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+2% | 5.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 16 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 128 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,880Top 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,500Top 20% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000Top 27% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 29,000Top 20% | — |
| PassMark | 51,211Top 12% | 60,597+18%Top 6% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,225+5%Top 22% | 4,031Top 29% |
Related comparisons
AMD Ryzen 9 7900Xvs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K PlusVSAMD Ryzen 9 7900Xvs Intel Core i7-14700KVSAMD Ryzen 9 7900Xvs AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3DVSAMD Ryzen 9 7900Xvs Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF PlusVSAMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3Dvs AMD Ryzen 9 7950XVSAMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3Dvs Intel Core i9-14900KVSAMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3Dvs AMD Ryzen 9 9900XVSAMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3Dvs Intel Core i9-14900KFVS