Ryzen 7 9800X3D against Ryzen 9 7950X
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in games by 37%.
- The Ryzen 9 7950X has 69% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 4% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 7 9800X3D typically costs $14 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Ryzen 9 7950X | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 82 | 82 | level |
| Gaming | 97 | 71 | 26 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 55 | 93 | 38 ptsright |
| Single-core | 88 | 85 | 3 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 19.8 | 19.1 | 4%left |
| Typical price | $415 | $429 | $14left |
| Cores | 8 | 16 | 100%right |
| Threads | 16 | 32 | 100%right |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.7 GHz | 10%right |
| Turbo power | 162 W | 230 W | 42%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Ryzen 9 7950X | 79 vs 86 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Ryzen 9 7950X | 74 vs 87 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 90 vs 77 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 91 vs 76 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 91 vs 75 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Ryzen 9 7950X | 72 vs 87 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Ryzen 9 7950X | 66 vs 89 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Ryzen 9 7950X | 69 vs 88 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Ryzen 9 7950X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 X3D | Zen 4 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 32 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.7 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 | 2024 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $415 | $429 |