Ryzen 7 9700X against Ryzen 9 7900X
Ryzen 9 7900X leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 9 7900X are level on gaming.
- The Ryzen 9 7900X has 44% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Ryzen 7 9700X is 6% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 7 9700X typically costs $34 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 9700X | Ryzen 9 7900X | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 70 | 75 | 5 ptsright |
| Gaming | 70 | 69 | 1 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 50 | 72 | 22 ptsright |
| Single-core | 91 | 86 | 5 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 25.1 | 24 | 5%left |
| Typical price | $279 | $313 | $34left |
| Cores | 8 | 12 | 50%right |
| Threads | 16 | 24 | 50%right |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.6 GHz | 2%right |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 230 W | 161%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Ryzen 9 7900X | 77 vs 80 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Ryzen 9 7900X | 70 vs 78 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Ryzen 9 7900X | 64 vs 75 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Ryzen 9 7900X | 60 vs 75 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Ryzen 9 7900X | 67 vs 73 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Ryzen 9 7900X | 64 vs 76 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 9700X | Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 | Zen 4 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 24 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 170 / 230 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $279 | $313 |