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Ryzen 7 7700X vs Ryzen 7 9700X: Which is Better?

Sep 2022 Ryzen 7000 vs Aug 2024 Ryzen 9000

The verdict

Ryzen 7 9700X wins

Ryzen 7 9700X comes out ahead of Ryzen 7 7700X on overall performance, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Ryzen 7 9700X runs 18.0% more efficient under the same productivity load than Ryzen 7 7700X. Performance-per-dollar is comparable. For most builders, Ryzen 7 9700X is the more compelling pick across both gaming and productivity workloads.

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Specifications

Spec Ryzen 7 7700X Ryzen 7 9700X
Cores 8 8
Threads 16 16
Boost clock 5.4 GHz 5.5 GHz
Base clock 4.5 GHz 3.8 GHz
TDP 105 W 65 W
L2 cache 8 MB 8 MB
L3 cache 32 MB 32 MB
MSRP $399 $359
Process node TSMC N5 TSMC N4P
Socket AM5 AM5
Memory DDR5-5200 DDR5-5600
Launched Sep 2022 Aug 2024

Benchmarks

BenchmarkRyzen 7 7700XRyzen 7 9700X
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    −13.3%
    Ryzen 7 7700X
    1,118
    Ryzen 7 9700X
    1,289
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    −12.1%
    Ryzen 7 7700X
    123
    Ryzen 7 9700X
    140
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    −8.2%
    Ryzen 7 7700X
    15,186
    Ryzen 7 9700X
    16,542
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    −14.5%
    Ryzen 7 7700X
    2,812
    Ryzen 7 9700X
    3,290

Bars are normalized to the highest score in our catalog for each metric. Hover any row for the source attribution.

Price analysis

Ryzen 7 7700X MSRP
$399
Difference
+$40

Ryzen 7 7700X costs more.

Ryzen 7 9700X MSRP
$359

Frequently asked

Is the Ryzen 7 7700X better than the Ryzen 7 9700X?
Ryzen 7 9700X comes out ahead in our weighted scoring under default priorities (50% gaming, 50% productivity, 25% value, 25% efficiency). Use the comparison tool to weight by your own workload mix.
Which is better for gaming, the Ryzen 7 7700X or the Ryzen 7 9700X?
Ryzen 7 9700X leads in gaming workloads by 13.3% over Ryzen 7 7700X.
Which is faster for productivity, the Ryzen 7 7700X or the Ryzen 7 9700X?
Ryzen 7 9700X is 9.7% faster than Ryzen 7 7700X in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Ryzen 7 7700X and the Ryzen 7 9700X?
The Ryzen 7 7700X launched at $399, $40 more than the Ryzen 7 9700X at $359.

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