Ryzen 7 7800X3D against Ryzen 9 7900X
Ryzen 9 7900X leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 7 7800X3D leads in games by 25%.
- The Ryzen 9 7900X has 71% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Ryzen 9 7900X is 12% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 9 7900X typically costs $17 less.
- Per dollar, the Ryzen 9 7900X is the better buy: 24 points per $100 against 21.2.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Ryzen 9 7900X | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 70 | 75 | 5 ptsright |
| Gaming | 86 | 69 | 17 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 42 | 72 | 30 ptsright |
| Single-core | 77 | 86 | 9 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 21.2 | 24 | 13%right |
| Typical price | $330 | $313 | $17right |
| Cores | 8 | 12 | 50%right |
| Threads | 16 | 24 | 50%right |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.6 GHz | 12%right |
| Turbo power | 162 W | 230 W | 42%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Ryzen 9 7900X | 67 vs 80 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Ryzen 9 7900X | 62 vs 78 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 79 vs 74 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 80 vs 73 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 80 vs 72 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Ryzen 9 7900X | 60 vs 75 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Ryzen 9 7900X | 53 vs 75 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Ryzen 9 7900X | 69 vs 73 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Ryzen 9 7900X | 57 vs 76 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 X3D | Zen 4 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 24 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 120 / 162 W | 170 / 230 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $330 | $313 |