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Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D: Which is Better?

Apr 2023 Ryzen 7000 vs Nov 2024 Ryzen 9000

The verdict

Ryzen 7 9800X3D wins

Ryzen 7 9800X3D comes out ahead of Ryzen 7 7800X3D on overall performance, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Ryzen 7 9800X3D runs 18.1% more efficient under the same productivity load than Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Performance-per-dollar is comparable. For most builders, Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the more compelling pick across both gaming and productivity workloads.

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Specifications

Spec Ryzen 7 7800X3D Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Cores 8 8
Threads 16 16
Boost clock 5.0 GHz 5.2 GHz
Base clock 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
TDP 120 W 120 W
L2 cache 8 MB 8 MB
L3 cache 96 MB 96 MB
MSRP $449 $479
Process node TSMC N5 TSMC N4P
Socket AM5 AM5
Memory DDR5-5200 DDR5-5600
Launched Apr 2023 Nov 2024

Benchmarks

BenchmarkRyzen 7 7800X3DRyzen 7 9800X3D
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    −17.2%
    Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    1,093
    Ryzen 7 9800X3D
    1,320
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    −13.4%
    Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    116
    Ryzen 7 9800X3D
    134
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    −18.5%
    Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    14,212
    Ryzen 7 9800X3D
    17,442
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    −18.1%
    Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    2,716
    Ryzen 7 9800X3D
    3,315

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

Price analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D MSRP
$449
Difference
−$30

Ryzen 7 9800X3D costs more.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D MSRP
$479

Frequently asked

Is the Ryzen 7 7800X3D better than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 7800X3D or the Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in gaming workloads by 15.8% over Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
Which is faster for productivity, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D or the Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 18.1% faster than Ryzen 7 7800X3D in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D launched at $479, $30 more than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D at $449.

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