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Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Ryzen 9 7900X: Which is Better?

Apr 2023 Ryzen 7000 vs Sep 2022 Ryzen 7000

The verdict

Ryzen 9 7900X wins

Ryzen 9 7900X comes out ahead of Ryzen 7 7800X3D on productivity, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Ryzen 9 7900X is 28.4% faster than Ryzen 7 7800X3D in multi-core productivity workloads. Performance-per-dollar is comparable. For most builders, Ryzen 9 7900X is the more compelling pick across both gaming and productivity workloads.

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Specifications

Spec Ryzen 7 7800X3D Ryzen 9 7900X
Cores 8 12
Threads 16 24
Boost clock 5.0 GHz 5.6 GHz
Base clock 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
TDP 120 W 170 W
L2 cache 8 MB 12 MB
L3 cache 96 MB 64 MB
MSRP $449 $549
Process node TSMC N5 TSMC N5
Socket AM5 AM5
Memory DDR5-5200 DDR5-5200
Launched Apr 2023 Sep 2022

Benchmarks

BenchmarkRyzen 7 7800X3DRyzen 9 7900X
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    −32.3%
    Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    1,093
    Ryzen 9 7900X
    1,614
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    −9.4%
    Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    116
    Ryzen 9 7900X
    128
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    −26.7%
    Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    14,212
    Ryzen 9 7900X
    19,385
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    −6.7%
    Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    2,716
    Ryzen 9 7900X
    2,912

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
−$100

Ryzen 9 7900X costs more.

Ryzen 9 7900X MSRP
$549

Frequently asked

Is the Ryzen 7 7800X3D better than the Ryzen 9 7900X?
Ryzen 9 7900X 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 9 7900X?
Ryzen 9 7900X leads in gaming workloads by 8.1% over Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
Which is faster for productivity, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D or the Ryzen 9 7900X?
Ryzen 9 7900X is 28.4% faster than Ryzen 7 7800X3D in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the Ryzen 9 7900X?
The Ryzen 9 7900X launched at $549, $100 more than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D at $449.

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