Ryzen 7 8700G against Ryzen 9 5900X
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- Ryzen 7 8700G and Ryzen 9 5900X are level on gaming.
- The Ryzen 9 5900X has 25% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Ryzen 7 8700G is 19% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 9 5900X typically costs $20 less.
- Per dollar, the Ryzen 9 5900X is the better buy: 25.8 points per $100 against 23.7.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 8700G | Ryzen 9 5900X | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 59 | 59 | level |
| Gaming | 58 | 59 | 1 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 40 | 50 | 10 ptsright |
| Single-core | 80 | 67 | 13 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 23.7 | 25.8 | 9%right |
| Typical price | $249 | $229 | $20right |
| Cores | 8 | 12 | 50%right |
| Threads | 16 | 24 | 50%right |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 4.8 GHz | 6%left |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 142 W | 61%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Ryzen 7 8700G | 66 vs 61 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 7 8700G | 63 vs 61 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Ryzen 9 5900X | 54 vs 56 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Ryzen 9 5900X | 50 vs 54 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Ryzen 9 5900X | 54 vs 56 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 8700G | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 (Radeon 780M) | Zen 3 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 24 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 105 / 142 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | No |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | No |
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Typical price | $249 | $229 |