Ryzen 7 9800X3D against Ryzen 9 9900X
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 31%.
- The Ryzen 9 9900X has 44% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Ryzen 9 9900X is 5% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 9 9900X typically costs $77 less.
- Per dollar, the Ryzen 9 9900X is the better buy: 24 points per $100 against 19.8.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Ryzen 9 9900X | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 82 | 81 | 1 ptsleft |
| Gaming | 97 | 74 | 23 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 55 | 79 | 24 ptsright |
| Single-core | 88 | 92 | 4 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 19.8 | 24 | 21%right |
| Typical price | $415 | $338 | $77right |
| Cores | 8 | 12 | 50%right |
| Threads | 16 | 24 | 50%right |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.6 GHz | 8%right |
| Turbo power | 162 W | 162 W | level |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Ryzen 9 9900X | 79 vs 86 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Ryzen 9 9900X | 74 vs 84 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 90 vs 80 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 91 vs 78 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 91 vs 77 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Ryzen 9 9900X | 72 vs 81 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Ryzen 9 9900X | 66 vs 81 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 81 vs 79 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Ryzen 9 9900X | 69 vs 82 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 X3D | Zen 5 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 24 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 120 / 162 W | 120 / 162 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $415 | $338 |